E321, Butylated Hydroxy Toluene, Lonol , Antioxidant, BHT, 128-37-0

E321, Butylated Hydroxy Toluene, Lonol , Antioxidant, BHT, 128-37-0

Molecular Formula (Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT)): C15H24O
Molecular Weight: 220.35 g/mol
Chemical Name: Butylated Hydroxy Toluene
CAS Number: 128-37-0
It consists of 4-Methylphenol compound modified with 2 and 6 tert-butyl compounds in organic structure.

Stable products are formed as a result of the reactions of free radicals in the presence of oxygen. This event is called autoxidation.

Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) has the ability to inhibit autoxidation of unsaturated organic compounds. In this way, it prevents the formation of free radicals.

It is a compound in the phenol class. It is also classified as an antioxidant.

Other Names Are As Follows;
Butylhydroxytoluene
BHT
2,6-Di-t-butyl-4-methylphenol
128-37-0
Antioxidant
Lonol (Antioxidant)
Dibutylated Hydroxytoluene
What Are Its Physical and Chemical Properties?
It has a white and light yellow color in physical appearance. It is found in crystal form.

Its melting point is 71 ° C.

Its boiling point is 265 ° C.

Its density is 1.048 gr/cm³.

It has a slight phenol odor. Sometimes it has a weak musty odor.

It is insoluble in water and mono propylene glycol. It is soluble in Ethyl Alcohol, Methyl Alcohol and Isopropyl Alcohol.

BHT has less stability than Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Where Are Butyl Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) Used?
It causes lung damage in mice by inhibiting lipid peroxidation. Due to this feature, it is used in the production of mouse drugs.
It is used as a preservative in the production of some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory creams. These creams are used to relieve joint and muscle pain.
It is used as an excipient in the production of mosquito and insecticides.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene is an important component as an antioxidant in greases, oils and cutting fluids.
It is used in the production of substances such as aromas.
It is used as a preservative in the production of drugs produced for the treatment of inflammatory diseases in animals.
It is used as an antimicrobial chemical in the production of shampoos produced especially for fur care.
BHT is an antioxidant chemical with masking and preservative properties.
It is used as a preservative chemical in food additives, feed additives and feed storage areas.
BHT is used as a preservative in feed together with vitamins during premix production.
Ketoconazole is used in shampoo production to prevent the growth and reproduction of fungi in the skin.
It is used in drugs produced to inhibit liver cancer caused by aflatoxin B1.
It is used as an antioxidant in the cosmetics sector.
It is used in gear oils used for maintenance of wind turbines and inhibits the autoxidation of unsaturated organic compounds. In this way, it prevents the formation of free radicals. As a result, the life of gear oils used in wind turbines is extended. It provides high oxidation stability to synthetic ester-based lubricant oil by preventing early oxidative degradation.
It has an excellent ability to prevent oxidation.
It is used as a preservative in the production of dry solid particle food.
Butyl hydroxy toluene is used as a preservative in the field of use of fat-soluble vitamins. These vitamins may include Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin D3.