Butylated Hydroxyanisole
Industrial Applications
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) is widely used as an antioxidant to protect oils, fats, and other organic materials from oxidative degradation. In industrial settings, it is incorporated into plastics, rubber, and packaging materials to enhance stability and prevent deterioration during storage. In the pharmaceutical and food industries, Butylated Hydroxyanisole is used as a preservative to maintain the potency of fat-soluble vitamins and extend the shelf life of formulations containing lipids. Its thermal stability also makes it useful in processes that require high-temperature manufacturing.
Physical Properties
Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a white to pale yellow waxy solid with a faint, characteristic odor. It is lipid-soluble and highly stable under heat, which contributes to its effectiveness as an antioxidant in products containing oils and fats. Butylated Hydroxyanisole is sparingly soluble in water but readily soluble in organic solvents and fatty substances. Its phenolic structure allows it to neutralize free radicals, helping to preserve the chemical integrity of formulations exposed to oxygen or elevated temperatures.
Grade
- Injectable
- USP-NF
- Ph.Eur
- IP
- CDMF
- DMF
Other Names
- 2,3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole
Form
- Solid
Abbreviations
- BHA
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