Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)

Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) Specification

Melting Point
70 C

Structural Formula
C H O

Molecular Formula
C15H24O

Solubility
Insoluble in water; soluble in fats, oils, ethanol, and organic solvents

Storage
Room Temperature

EINECS No
204-881-4

Ph Level
5

Taste
Bitter

HS Code
29071300 (Monohydric phenols Butylated derivatives)

Smell
No Smell

Shelf Life
2 Years

Boiling point
265 C

Molecular Weight
220.356 Grams (g)

Chemical Name
butylated hydroxy toluene

CAS No
128-37-0

Type
Other

Grade
Industrial Grade

Usage
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic phenolic compound and a potent antioxidant primarily used to prevent oxidation in a wide range of products, including cosmetics, plastics, and rubber

Purity(%)
99%

Appearance
white crystalline powder

Physical Form
Powder

Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
25 Kilograms

FOB Port
ICD Vadodara

Payment Terms
Cash Advance (CA), Cash in Advance (CID), Letter of Credit (L/C)

Supply Ability
10000 Kilograms Per Week

Delivery Time
3 Days

Sample Available
No

Sample Policy
Contact us for information regarding our sample policy

Packaging Details
25 Kgs bag , 25 Kgs HDPE Carboy , 50 Kgs Carboy for Export

Main Export Market(s)
Asia, Australia, Central America, North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Middle East, Africa

Main Domestic Market
All India, South India, Central India, West India, North India, East India, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Daman and Diu, Goa, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Delhi, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Telangana, Tripura, Pondicherry, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal

Certifications
ISO 9001

About Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)

BHT plays a critical role in stabilizing unsaturated chemical compounds, thereby extending shelf life and maintaining product integrity. It is available in the form of a white crystalline solid, ensuring ease of handling and blending into various formulations.

Butylated Hydroxytoluene Properties

Property	Details
Chemical Formula	CHO
Molecular Weight	220.35 g/mol
IUPAC Name	2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol
CAS Number	128-37-0
Physical Form	Solid
Appearance	White to yellow powder
Odor	Slight, phenolic
Density	1.048 g/cm @ 68F
Boiling Point	509 (265C) @ 760 mmHg
Melting Point	156160F (6971C)
Flash Point	260F (127C)
Solubility	- In Water: Insoluble - In Ethanol: Freely soluble - In Propane-1,2-diol: Insoluble
Vapor Density (Air = 1)	7.6
Vapor Pressure	0.01 mmHg (NIOSH, 2022)

Applications

Food Industry: Used as a food-grade antioxidant to preserve fats and oils.
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Prevents rancidity in creams, lotions, and oils.
Pharmaceuticals: Protects active ingredients from oxidative degradation.
Industrial Uses: Stabilizer in fuels, rubber, and plastics.

FAQs of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT):

Q: What are the physical properties of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)?

A: Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) has a white crystalline powder appearance, a molecular weight of 220.356 grams (g), density of 1.01 kilogram per cubic meter (kg/m3), and a melting point in the range of 156 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Q: Is Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) poisonous?

A: No, Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is not poisonous.

Q: What is the purity percentage of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)?

A: The purity of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is 99%.

Q: What is the shelf life of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)?

A: The shelf life of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is between 12 months to 2 years.

Q: In which solvents is Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) soluble?

A: Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is soluble in IPA and ethanol.

Q: What are the primary applications of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)?

A: Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is primarily used in the oil industry as an antioxidant and stabilizer for organic materials, preventing oxidation.

Q: What is the CAS Number and EINECS Number of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)?

A: The CAS Number of Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is 128-37-0, and the EINECS Number is 204-881-4.

Price 400.0 INR/ Kilograms

Minimum Order Quantity
25 Kilograms

Supply Ability
10000 Kilograms Per Week

Delivery Time
3 Days

Main Domestic Market
All India, South India, Central India, West India, North India, East India, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Daman and Diu, Goa, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Delhi, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Telangana, Tripura, Pondicherry, Maharashtra, Nagaland, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal