Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Cas No.: 128-37-0
Molecular formula : C15H24O
Mol. Wt.: 220.35 g/mol
Appearance : White odourless crystals
solubility : freely soluble in alcohol & water
Assay : 99. 75% (limit min. 99. 00%)
Melting point : 69.5 deg.c (limit 69 deg. to 71 deg. c)
Heavy metals (as pb) : Complies (limit less than 10 ppm)
Sulphated ash : 0.005% (limit max. 0. 01%)
Moisture : 0.07% (limit max. 0.1%)
Application : It is used as a food additive that exploits its antioxidant properties