2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-cresol (BHT)

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Formula

CAS

C15H240

128-37-0

 
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
 

Background

BHT is an antioxidant for food, animal feed, petrol products, synthetic rubbers, plastics, animal and vegetable oils, soaps. It is also used as an anti-skinning agent in paints and inks.

 

Synonyms

4-Methyl-2,6-di-t-butyl-phenol
2,6-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol
2,6-Di-t-butyl-p-cresol
2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol
Annulex BHT
Antracine 8
BHT
Butylated hydroxytoluene
Catalin CAO-3
Dalpac
DBPC
Embanox BHT
Hydagen DEO
Impruvol
Ionol CP
Sustane
Tenox BHT
Topanol OC and 0
Vianol

 

Uses

Animal feeds
Cosmetics
Foods- beverages, gum, ice cream, fruits, cereals, etc.
Glues
Jet fuels
Paints
Petroleum products
Plastics
Rubber
Shoes (via rubber)
Topical medications

 

Cross-Reactions

Lidocaine

 

Unusual Reactions

Contact urticaria

 

References

1.

Flyvholm, M.A. and T. Menne, Sensitizing risk of butylated hydroxytoluene based on exposure and effect data. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 23(5): p. 341-5.

2.

Flyvholm, M.A., Contact allergens in registered chemical products. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 25(1): p. 49-56.

 

 

 

 

 

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