Food Antioxidant Tert-Butylhydroquinone; CAS No. 1948-33-0

Model NO.: TDS


Name: Tert-Butylhydroquinone


Appearance: White Crystal Powder


T-Butyl-Benzoquinone: 0.2% Max


Heavy Metal: 0.001% Max


Origin: China




Resource: Natural


CAS: 1948-33-0


Content (as C10h14o2): 99.0% Min


2,5-Di-T-Butyl-Hydroquinone: 0.2% Max


Trademark: SWC


Product Name Tert-Butylhydroquinone



Identification

Synonyms TBHQ; 2-tert-Butylhydroquinone; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-1,4-benzenediol; Butylhydroquinone

Molecular Formula C10H14O2

Molecular Weight 166.22

CAS Number 1948-33-0

EINECS/CLINCS 217-752-2

Properties

Appearance White to light tan crystalline powder

Melting Point 126.5-128.5°C

Solubility Almost insoluble in water, and Soluble in alcohol, acetone & ethyl acetate

Stability Stable under ordinary conditions



Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystal powder
Content (as C10H14O2)	99.0% min
T-Butyl-benzoquinone	0.2% max
2,5-Di-t-butyl-hydroquinone	0.2% max
Hydroquinone	0.1% max
Toluene	0.0025% max
As	0.0003% max
Heavy metal	0.001% max
Melting point	126.5~128.5°C

Application

Used as antioxidant to preserve various oils, fats and food items by retarding their oxidative deteriation. It is used in formulating vanish, lacquar, resin and oil field additives. It is used as a fixative in perfumary to reduce the vaporation rate and improve stability. It is also used as a stabilizer to inhibit the auto-polymerization of organic peroxides.



Packing and Storage

Packing In kraft paper bag, carton or cardboard drum.

Storage Keep tightly closed.



Safety Information

Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

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