CAS 25013-16-5 Pharmaceutical Excipients Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Product Description:

Product Name: Butylated hydroxyanisole CAS NO: 25013-16-5

Synonyms:

2(3)-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol;

3(2)-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole;

Phenol, (1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-metho-xy-;

Chemical & Physical Properties:

Appearance: White or light yellow waxy solid

Assay :≥99.0%

Density: 0.9976 (rough estimate)

Melting Point: 58-60℃ (lit.)

Boiling Point: 264-270℃

Vapor Density: 6.2 (vs air)

Refractive Index: 1.4910 (estimate)

Flash Point: 130℃

Stability: Stable, combustible. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, ferric salts. Degrades on long exposure to sunlight.

Water Solubility: <0.1 g/100 mL at 18.5℃

Safety Information:

Hazard Code: Xn

Risk Statements: R22-40-36/37/38-51/53

Safety Statements: S36/37-36/37/39-26-61-29

RIDADR: 2811

WGK Germany: 2

RTECS: SL1945000

HS Code: 29093090

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds, 2-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole. It is prepared from 4-methoxyphenol and isobutylene. It is a waxy solid used as a food additive with the E number E320. The primary use for BHA is as an antioxidant and preservative in food, food packaging, animal feed, cosmetics, rubber, and petroleum products. BHA also is commonly used in medicines, such as isotretinoin, lovastatin, and simvastatin, among others.

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