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8.17023

Butylhydroxyanisole

E 320

Synonym(s):

Butylhydroxyanisole, BHA, 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
2-[(CH3)3C]-4-(CH3O)C6H3OH
CAS Number:
121-00-6
Molecular Weight:
180.24
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
E Number:
E320
EC Index Number:
246-563-8
MDL number:
MFCD00040484

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SMILES string

O(C)c1cc(c(cc1)O)C(C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C11H16O2/c1-11(2,3)9-7-8(13-4)5-6-10(9)12/h5-7,12H,1-4H3

InChI key

MRBKEAMVRSLQPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

vapor pressure

1.33 hPa ( 105 °C)

form

solid

pH

4.8 (25 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)

bp

263 °C/1013 hPa

mp

48-63 °C

transition temp

flash point 142.1 °C

application(s)

pharma/biopharma processes

storage temp.

15-25°C

Quality Level

400

Application

Butylhydroxyanisole is an antioxidant and is typically used as an additive for the preservation of food.

Disclaimer

The substance 8.17023 has no REACH registration because the only supported use is the use in medicinal products for human or veterinary use or in food or feedingstuffs according to article 2 of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

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Environment
GHS09

hcodes

H411

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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