Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
Molecular Formula:C15H24O Molecular Weight:133.34g/mol CAS NO.:7446-70-0
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Description
It occurs as a white or yellowish-white, crystalline powder.
IdentificationTest(A)Test(B)
Test (C)
Test (D)
(a)Freezing Point- 69-70˚C(b)Specified Test. The specific absorbance at the maximum is 80 to 90.
(c) Infrared absorption spectrophotometry
(d) Specified Test. A blue color develops.
Solubility
Practically insoluble in water, very soluble in acetone, freely soluble in alcohol and in vegetable oils.
Appearance of Solution
The solution is clear and not more intensely colored than reference solution Y5 or BY5
Freezing Point
69 °C to 70 °C
Related Substances
Not more than 0.5%
Sulfated Ash
Not more than 0.1%