Preferred name | butylated hydroxytoluene |
Trivial Name | 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol |
Short Description | BHT |
Formula | C15 H24 O |
CAS Number | 128-37-0 |
Deleted CAS Number | 102962-45-8 |
FEMA Number | 2184 |
ECHA Number | 204-881-4 |
FDA UNII | 1P9D0Z171K |
Nikkaji Number | J2.939D |
Beilstein Number | 1911640 |
MDL | MFCD00011644 |
xLogP3-AA | 5.30 (est) |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 128-37-0 ; BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE |
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Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 128-37-0 |
Pubchem (cid): | 31404 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134974578 |
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KEGG (GenomeNet): | C14693 |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB33826 |
FooDB: | FDB011992 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2907.19.1000 |
FDA Listing of Food Additive Status: | View |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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Wikipedia: | View |
Formulations/Preparations: •the antioxidant formulations most commonly used in edible products contain various combinations of bha, bht, &or propyl gallate together with citric acid in a suitable solvent. •grades: technical; feed; "food chemical codex" •inol cp shell •embanox 2 rhone-poulenc •hydagen deo henkel |
Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
Molecular weight | 220.35548400879 |
Melting Point | 70 to 73°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 15 mmHg @ 141 °C |
Vapor Density | 7.6 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 93.33 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 5.1 |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
water, 0.6 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) | Yes |
Odor Type: Phenolic | |
phenolic, camphoreous | |
Odor strength | low |
Substantivity | 400 hour(s) at 20.00 % in dipropylene glycol |
General comment | At 100.00 %. mild phenolic camphor |
(data available) |
Applications | |
Other purposes | Antioxidants, Preservatives |
Cosmetic purposes | Antioxidants, Fragrance |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xn - Harmful. | |
R 22 - Harmful if swallowed. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 07 - Keep container tightly closed. S 22 - Do not breath dust. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410 | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statement(s) | |
H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P391 - Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 890 mg/kg Neoplasma. Vol. 24, Pg. 253, 1977. intravenous-mouse LD50 180 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: SLEEP Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Vol. 23, Pg. 1350, 1980. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 138 mg/kg Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Vol. 23, Pg. 1350, 1980. oral-mouse LD50 650 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: CHRONIC PULMONARY EDEMA Science Reports of the Research Institutes, Tohoku University, Series C: Medicine. Vol. 36(1-4), Pg. 10, 1989. oral-guinea pig LD50 10700 mg/kg LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA" AMA Archives of Industrial Health. Vol. 11, Pg. 93, 1955. oral-cat LDLo 940 mg/kg GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA" BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION AMA Archives of Industrial Health. Vol. 11, Pg. 93, 1955. intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 138 mg/kg LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES BLOOD: HEMORRHAGE LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: CHRONIC PULMONARY EDEMA Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 61, Pg. 475, 1981. oral-rabbit LDLo 2100 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA" AMA Archives of Industrial Health. Vol. 11, Pg. 93, 1955. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
Not determined | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
Not determined |
Category: | |||
antioxidants and preservatives for fragrance and flavor | |||
Recommendation for butylated hydroxytoluene usage levels up to: | |||
not for fragrance use. | |||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | - | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | - | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | - | |
fruit ices: | - | - | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | - | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of butylated hydroxytoluene BHT (E 321) as a food additive View page or View pdf |
EPI System: View |
ClinicalTrials.gov:search |
Daily Med:search |
NIOSH International Chemical Safety Cards:search |
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Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System:Search |
AIDS Citations:Search |
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EPA GENetic TOXicology:Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):128-37-0 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :31404 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 3077 |
WGK Germany:1 |
2,6-ditert-butyl-4-methylphenol |
Chemidplus:0000128370 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:128-37-0 |