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8.17023

SAFC

Butylhydroxyanisole

E 320

Pharma Manufacturing

Synonym(s):

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

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

vapor pressure

1.33 hPa ( 105 °C)

Quality Level

400

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

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

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

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)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

8170231000BWT:
8170230000:
8170231000:
8170239999:
8170239025:
CO1E8170231000:
CO1I8170231000:
D8170231000:
MX18170231000:
817023:
CO1E8170239025:

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