BHT

Public-database records for BHT (CAS 128-37-0), reproduced here for independent cross-checking.

Safety classification and hazard statements

Regulatory listings

Physical description and handling notes

• Butylated hydroxytoluene is a white crystalline solid. (NTP, 1992)
• Other Solid; Dry Powder; CBI; Large Crystals; Liquid; Large Crystals; Liquid; Other Solid
• White, crystalline or flaked solid, odourless or having a characteristic faint aromatic odour
• White to pale-yellow, crystalline solid with a slight, phenolic odor; (food preservative); [NIOSH]
• Solid
• COLOURLESS-TO-PALE-YELLOW CRYSTALS OR POWDER.

Reported physical properties

How this substance is indexed

Documented uses

• Used as an anti-oxidant in gasoline, oils, waxes, rubbers, paints, and plastics; purified forms are used as anti-oxidants in foods; [ACGIH] Used as an anti-skinning agent in paints and inks; [Merck Index] BHT is a preservative and anti-oxidant used in food, cosmetics, and medications. Industrial applications include: animal feeds, jet fuels, rubber, plastics, paints, and glues. [Marks, p. 138-9]
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides) [Category: Paint]
• Working with Glues and Adhesives [Category: Other]
• Farming (Feed Additives) [Category: Industry]
• Table: Reported uses (ppm): (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers' Association, 1994) [Table#2880]
• Antioxidant for food, animal feed, petroleum products, synthetic rubbers, plastics, animal and vegetable oils, soaps. Antiiskinning agent in paints and inks

Names this substance appears under

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol; 128-37-0; Butylhydroxytoluene; 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol; 2,6-Di-t-butyl-4-methylphenol; Ionol; Stavox; DBPC; Impruvol; Dalpac; Deenax; Ionole; Kerabit; Topanol; Vianol; Ionol CP

Computed molecular descriptors

Database abstract

BHT · CAS 128-37-0 · C15H24O. UNII 1P9D0Z171K. 沸点: 509 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); 沸点: 265 °C; 沸点: 265.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.