Butylatedhydroxytoluene (BHT), also known as dibutylhydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties. BHT is widely used to prevent free radical-mediated oxidation in fluids (e.g. fuels, oils). BHT is used in wide variety of applications:
| Synonym : 2,6 Di-tert-butyl-para cresol ( 2,6 DBPC) | Molecular Formula : C15H24O |
| CAS No. : 128-37-0 | Molecular Weight : 220.35 g/mol |
| Sr. No. | PARTICULARS | SPECIFICATION |
| 1. | Description | White Crystalline Powder |
| 2. | Odour | No Obnoxious Odour |
| 3. | Moisture (%w/w,max) | 0.01% |
| 4. | Purity | 99.5% Min. |
| 5. | Melting Range | 67°C - 72°C |
| 6. | Sulphated Ash | Not More Than 0.001% |
| 7. | Freezing Point | Not Less Than 69.2°C |
| 8. | Solubility | Practically Insoluble in D.M Water & Solution of Alkali Hydroxide, Soluble in 4 parts of ethanol, 0.5 parts of ether, 3 parts of fixed oil & in 5 parts of liquid Paraffin |
