| CAS# | 1948-33-0 |
| FORMULA | C10H14O2 |
| INS Number | 319 |
| E Number | E319 |
| Synonyms | tert-Butyl-1,4-benzenediol; TBHQ |
| GROUPS/USES | Antioxidant, Food additive, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical |
| Markets | Food & Beverage, Personal care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone?
Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone is a synthetic antioxidant, a derivative of hydroquinone that is used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
What are the uses of Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone?
Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone is used to stabilize oils and fats, and to preserve foods. It is used in frozen fish products. It is used in many edible animal fats and unsaturated vegetable oils. It is also used in cosmetic Formulations. It is used in pharmaceutical intermediates. It has anti-ischemic, neuroprotective, antihypertensive, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory pharmacological effects.
What are the health risks of Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone?
Long-term exposure to Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone at higher doses can result in cytotoxic, genotoxic, carcinogenic, and mutagenic effects. It is harmful if swallowed and causes serious eye irritation.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone to users/customers for Food & Beverages, and Personal Care & Pharmaceuticals.
Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White, crystalline solid |
| Solubility | Soluble in Alcohol and in Ether, practically insoluble in Water |
| Assay | NLT 99.0% |
| tert-Butyl-p-benzoquinone | NMT 0.2% |
| 2,5-Di-tert-butylhydroquinone | NMT 0.2% |
| Hydroquinone | NMT 0.1% |
| Lead | NMT 2 mg/kg |
| Melting Range | Between 126.5° and 128.5° |
| Toluene | NMT 0.0025% |
| Ultraviolet Absorbance (polynuclear hydrocarbons) | Passes test |