Butylated Hydroxy Toluene 99% (BHT)

Butylated Hydroxy Toluene 99% (BHT)

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CHEMICAL IDENTITY

Parameter| Specification
Chemical Name| 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol
Common Name| Butylated Hydroxy Toluene
Abbreviation| BHT
Chemical Formula| C₁₅H₂₄O
Molecular Weight| 220.35 g/mol
CAS Number| 128-37-0
Category| Antioxidant / Laboratory Reagent
Grade| Laboratory Grade / Industrial Grade
Purity| 99%
Manufacturer| Loba Chemie Pvt. Ltd.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) is a synthetic phenolic antioxidant extensively used in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, polymer, and laboratory applications to inhibit oxidative degradation caused by free radicals and atmospheric oxygen.

The reagent provides exceptional stabilization performance in formulations susceptible to rancidity, oxidative discoloration, and thermal degradation.

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PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Property| Description
Appearance| White crystalline powder
Odor| Mild characteristic odor
Solubility| Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, oils, and organic solvents
Melting Point| ~69 – 71 °C
Boiling Point| ~265 °C
Stability| Stable under recommended storage conditions
Nature| Phenolic antioxidant

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APPLICATIONS

Pharmaceutical Applications

– Stabilizer in pharmaceutical formulations
– Prevention of oxidative degradation in active ingredients
– Antioxidant in ointments and creams

Food & Beverage Applications

– Preservation of fats and oils
– Prevention of rancidity
– Shelf-life enhancement

Industrial Applications

– Polymer stabilization
– Rubber manufacturing
– Lubricant stabilization
– Fuel additive systems

Laboratory & Research Applications

– Oxidative stress studies
– Antioxidant research
– Organic synthesis applications
– Analytical chemistry procedures

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MECHANISM OF ACTION

BHT acts as a free radical scavenger by donating hydrogen atoms to unstable radical species, thereby terminating oxidative chain reactions and protecting sensitive compounds from degradation.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Hazard| Details
Health Hazard| Harmful if swallowed
Skin Contact| May cause irritation
Eye Contact| May cause irritation
Environmental Hazard| Toxic to aquatic organisms
Combustibility| Combustible solid

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

– Wear laboratory gloves, goggles, and protective clothing
– Avoid inhalation of dust particles
– Use in well-ventilated environments
– Avoid release into the environment
– Wash thoroughly after handling

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RECOMMENDED STORAGE

– Store in tightly sealed container
– Keep in cool, dry, well-ventilated area
– Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
– Keep away from strong oxidizing agents

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ASSOCIATED REAGENTS

– Ethanol
– Methanol
– Acetone
– Hexane
– Chloroform
– Vegetable Oils

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TARGET USERS

– Pharmaceutical Industries
– Research Laboratories
– Food Processing Industries
– Cosmetic Manufacturers
– Universities & Research Institutes
– Chemical Manufacturing Facilities

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PACKAGING

Supplied in sealed HDPE laboratory reagent containers with tamper-resistant closure and protective chemical labeling.

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WLS QUALITY NOTE

This reagent is selected for high-purity antioxidant applications requiring reliable oxidative stabilization performance in pharmaceutical, biochemical, food, and industrial systems.

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