tert-Butylhydroquinone

Synonym(s):2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-1,4-benzenediol;2-tert.-Butyl-1,4-dihydroxybenzene;NSC 4972;tert-Butylhydroquinone

CAS NO.：1948-33-0
Empirical Formula: C10H14O2
Molecular Weight: 166.22
MDL number: MFCD00002344
EINECS: 217-752-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-05-28 19:59:05

What is tert-Butylhydroquinone?

The Uses of tert-Butylhydroquinone

tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is an antioxidant that exhibits an excellent stabilizing effect in unsaturated fats and oils. It has good solubility in fats and oils, with a maximum usage level of 0.02% based on the weight of the fat or oil or the fat content of the food product. It shows no discoloration in the presence of iron and produces no discernible flavor or odor. It can be combined with BHA and BHT. It is used in edible fats and vegetable oils to retard rancidity. It is used in potato chips and dry cereal. It is also termed butylhydroquinone and mono-tertiary-butylhydroquinone.

What are the applications of Application

t-Butylhydroquinone is an inhibitor of the endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase and activator of ERK2

Properties of tert-Butylhydroquinone

Melting point:	127-129 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	295 °C
Density	295
Flash point:	171 °C
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Crystalline Powder
color	White to light tan, may contain black specs
Water Solubility	Slightly soluble in water(10g/L).

Safety information for tert-Butylhydroquinone

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.