Product Name
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol
Category
Plastic Additives; Resin Additives
Synonyms
4-methyl-2,6-di-tert-butylphenol;Butylhydroxytoluene;2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol;Phenol, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl-;2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl-phenol
Description
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), also known as dibutylhydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its Antioxidants properties. European and U.S. regulations allow small amounts to be used as a food additive. In addition to this use, BHT is widely used to prevent oxidation in fluids (e.g. fuel, oil) and other materials where free radicals must be controlled.
IUPAC Name
2,6-ditert-butyl-4-methylphenol
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)C(C)(C)C)O)C(C)(C)C
InChI Key
NLZUEZXRPGMBCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Safety Description
26-36-37/39-61-60
Stability
Stable, but light-sensitive. Incompatible with acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, brass, copper, copper alloys, steel, bases, oxidizing agents. Combustible.
Supplemental Hazard Statements
H302-H315-H317-H319-H370-H373-H401-H411-H410
Vapor Pressure
<0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)