BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE
Prepared at the 33rd JECFA (1988), published in FNP 38 (1988) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 61st JECFA (2003) An ADI of 0-0.5 mg/kg bw was established at the 33rd JECFA (1988)
SYNONYMS BHA; INS No. 320
DEFINITION
Chemical names 3-Tertiary-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole, a mixture of 3- and 2-tertiary-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole
C.A.S. number 25013-16-5
Chemical formula C11H1602
Formula weight 180.25
Assay Not less than 98.5% of C11H1602 and not less than 85% of 3-tertiary-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole
DESCRIPTION White or slightly yellow crystals or waxy solid, with a faint characteristic odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Antioxidant
