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Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) USP

Abstract:
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), also known as dibutylhydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties

 

Use/Application:
BHT is primarily used as an antioxidant food additive. BHT is used as a preservative ingredient in some foods. With this usage BHT maintains freshness or prevents spoilage; it may be used to decrease the rate at which the texture, color, or flavor of food changes. BHT is also used as an antioxidant in products such as cosmetics.

 

Identity:
Chemical Name: Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Mol. Formula: C15H24O
Mol. Weight: 220.35 g/mol
CAS No: 128-37-0

 

General Specifications:

Test Specification
Characters It occurs as white crystalline solid having faint characteristic odor.
Identification

Test A

 

Specified test.

Solubility Insoluble in water and in propylene glycol, freely soluble in alcohol, in chloroform and in ether.
Congealing temperature Not less than 69.2°C
Residue on ignition Not more than 0.002%
Heavy metals Not more than 0.001%
Residual solvents Meets the requirements
Assay Not less than 99.0% of C15H24O

 

Shelf life, Storage and Packing

It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.

 

Other
We Manufacture Bulk Dugs/API, Excipients, pharmaceuticals (IP/BP/USP/NF/PH. EUR./JP), Speciality Chemicals (Pure/AR/ACS), mineral fortifiers (FCC). our manufacturing facility is GLP, GMP (FDA) approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, kosher, halal, COPP and WHO-GMP certified.

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