Butylated hydroxyanisole

Synonym(s):BHA;Butylated hydroxyanisole;Butylhydroxyanisole;BHA, 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole;2(3)-t-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole

CAS NO.：25013-16-5
Empirical Formula: C11H16O2
Molecular Weight: 180.24354
MDL number: MFCD01779059
EINECS: 246-563-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-05-16 17:35:26

Butylated hydroxyanisole Structural Picture

What is Butylated hydroxyanisole?

Description

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is an antioxidant widely used in food. Because it is contained in pastry, it can induce sensitization in caterers.

The Uses of Butylated hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two isomers of tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole. Butylated Hydroxyanisole is used in food preservation as it antioxidant properties pre vent food from becoming rancid. Butylated Hydroxyanisoleas is also used in animal feed, petroleum products, and cosmetics.

What are the applications of Application

Butylated hydroxyanisole is an industrial antioxidant

Properties of Butylated hydroxyanisole

Melting point:	58-60 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	264-270°C
Density	0.9976 (rough estimate)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Practically insoluble in water; soluble in methanol; freely soluble in ≥50% aqueous ethanol, propylene glycol, chloroform, ether, hexane, cottonseed oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, glyceryl monooleate, and lard, and in solutions of alkali hydroxides.
form	Crystalline Flakes or Crystals
color	White to pale yellow
Water Solubility	<0.1 g/100 mL at 18.5 ºC

Safety information for Butylated hydroxyanisole

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…