Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) possesses excellent antioxidant properties making it the ideal choice for the prevention of rancidification of food products. It acts as a free radical scavenger having the ability to stabilize them preventing generation of undesired odor. This chemical consists of a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds and is formulated from 4-methoxyphenol and isobutylene. It appears as a waxy solid having chemical formula C11H16O2 with molecular mass of 180.25 g/mol.
CAS No. | 88-32-4//121-00-6 |
EINECS No. | 246-663-8 |
Appearance | white crystal / flakes |
Melting range oC | 48 – 63 |
Boiling point oC (at 745 mm Hg) | 268.9 |
Flash point oC (open cup) | 130 °c |
Purity | 99.0% min |
Heavy metals as Pb (ppm max) | 10 |
Arsenic (ppm max) | 3 |
Residue on ignition (wt % max) | 0.01 |
Solubility gm / 100 gm Solvent @ 20 oC |
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Packing | 25 Kgs Bag/Fiber Drum |
Uses | Preservation
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