Tert-Butylhydroquinone/TBHQ CAS 1948-33-0

Product name:tert-Butylhydroquinone

Synonyms:Butylhydroquinone; Antioxidant TBHQ

CAS:1948-33-0

MF:C10H14O2

MW:166.22

EINECS:217-752-2

Melting point:126.5-128.5°C

Boiling point:295°C

Packaging:25 kg/drum

Solubility:Insoluble in water, insoluble in ethanol, acetone, ethyl acetate and other organic solvents, insoluble in benzene.
When encountered with iron, copper does not change color, but when strong alkali is present, it can turn pink.

tert-Butylhydroquinone(TBHQ) is a highly effective antioxidant widely used in food and industrial fields. The following are its main uses:
Food field:
Antioxidants: The antioxidant capacity in vegetable oils is significantly stronger than traditional antioxidants such as BHT and BHA, which can extend the shelf life of oil by 3-5 times.
Fried food: When used in combination with citric acid, it stabilizes the color and smell of oils and enhances the effect of other antioxidants.
Other foods: suitable for biscuits, convenience noodles, canned dried fruits, marinated meat products, etc., the use of 0.01% ~ 0.05% of the total amount of fat.
Industry:
Rubber plastic: as anti-aging agent and PVC additive (anti-fish eye agent), used for antioxidant stability of rubber products.
Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used for organic synthesis and drug production.
Cosmetics:
Preservatives: inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold, prolong the shelf life of cosmetics, but must comply with the concentration limit to avoid the risk of allergies.

Store in a dry, cool place.Avoid high temperatures or humidity.