BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE
Prepared at the 37th JECFA (1990), published in FNP 52 (1992) superseding specifications prepared at the 30th JECFA (1986), published in FNP 37
(1986). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 61st JECFA (2003) An ADI of 0-0.3 mg/kg bw was established at the 44th JECFA (1995)
SYNONYMS BHT; INS No. 321
DEFINITION
Chemical names 2,6-Ditertiary-butyl-p-cresol, 4-methyl-2,6-ditertiary-butyl-phenol
C.A.S. number 128-37-0
Chemical formula C15H24O
Formula weight 220.36
Assay Not less than 99.0%
DESCRIPTION White, crystalline or flaked solid, odourless or having a characteristic faint aromatic odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Antioxidant
