8.17023

Butylhydroxyanisole

E 320

• Synonym(s): Butylhydroxyanisole, BHA, 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole
• 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

Properties

• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: 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