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B1253

Sigma-Aldrich

Butylated hydroxyanisole

≥98.5%

Synonym(s):

2(3)-t-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole, 2(3)-t-Butylhydroquinone monomethyl ether, BHA

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3CC6H3(OCH3)OH
CAS Number:
25013-16-5
Molecular Weight:
180.24
EC Number:
246-563-8
MDL number:
MFCD01779059
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

6.2 (vs air)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98.5%

form

powder

autoignition temp.

599 °F

mp

58-60 °C (lit.)

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

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General description

Butylated hydroxyanisole is mainly used as a synthetic antioxidant in food and cosmetics. It is being extensively studied for potential toxicity.

Application

  • Antioxidant peptides from silk protein: Research explores the purification of novel antioxidant peptides derived from Bombyx mori pupae, identifying potential antioxidant applications for butylated hydroxyanisole in the food and cosmetic industries (Chukiatsiri et al., 2024).
  • Industrial lubricant additive: The performance of olive oil-based blended esters with butylated hydroxyanisole is evaluated, showcasing its efficacy as an industrial lubricant additive and its optimization using response surface methodology (Thangaraj et al., 2024).
  • Environmental degradation studies: Investigates the degradation of butylated hydroxyanisole using advanced oxidation processes, providing insights into environmental safety and the compound′s stability in pharmaceutical and industrial applications (Shi et al., 2024).

Other Notes

Mixed isomers (minimum 90% 3-isomer/9% 2-isomer)

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Environment
GHS09

Hazard Statements

H411

Precautionary Statements

P273 - P391 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

241.9 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

116.6 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

B1253-5G:
B1253-BULK:
B1253-500G:
B1253-100G:
B1253-VAR:

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MKCP4266
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MKCL5769
MKCJ0314

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Cytotoxicity of butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene in isolated rat hepatocytes
Thompson, David and Moldeus, Peter
Biochemical Pharmacology, 37(11), 2201-2207 (1988)
Toxicology and biochemistry of butylated hydroxyanisole and butylated hydroxytoluene.
A L Branen
Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 52(2), 59-63 (1975-02-01)
Behrouz Hassannia et al.
The Journal of clinical investigation, 128(8), 3341-3355 (2018-06-26)
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Stefanie D Roth et al.
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