Product Description
Butylhydroxytoluene Ph. Eur. / USP-NF / JPE
Assay: ≥99.0%
Registration-No.: F20240000402 | Status: I
Impurity Tests
Sulfated Ash: ≤ 0.002%
p-Cresol: ≤ 0.1%
Any other impurity: ≤ 0.5%
Contact
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Email: info@gencloud-pharma.com
AI Product Description
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Butylhydroxytoluene, widely recognized by its acronym BHT, is a synthetic organic compound primarily utilized as a potent antioxidant in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The substance adheres to rigorous quality standards set by major pharmacopoeias, including the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.), the United States Pharmacopeia–National Formulary (USP-NF), and the Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JPE). These monographs ensure that products labeled as BHT meet strict specifications regarding purity, identity, and safety for human consumption and industrial application.
Chemically, BHT is identified by the molecular formula C₁₅H₂₄O and possesses a specific CAS registry number of 128-37-0. Structurally, it consists of two tert-butyl groups attached to a phenol ring, which grants it exceptional stability against oxidation. This unique chemical architecture allows BHT to effectively scavenge free radicals, thereby preventing oxidative degradation in lipid-rich environments. In the food industry, it is extensively employed to preserve the freshness of fats, oils, and processed foods containing lipids, inhibiting rancidity caused by exposure to air and light. Its presence extends beyond nutrition; in the pharmaceutical sector, BHT serves as a critical excipient to stabilize active ingredients in liquid formulations, ointments, and capsules, ensuring shelf-life integrity. Furthermore, it finds significant utility in the cosmetic and personal care sectors within lotions, shampoos, and soaps to protect delicate botanical extracts and oils from spoilage.
The adherence to Ph. Eur., USP-NF, and JPE standards guarantees that commercial BHT is free from harmful impurities and consistent in performance across global markets. While generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory bodies when used within prescribed limits, its primary function remains the preservation of product quality through robust antioxidant activity. Whether safeguarding edible oils or stabilizing complex drug delivery systems, Butylhydroxytoluene stands as an indispensable additive in modern manufacturing, ensuring safety, efficacy, and longevity for a vast array of consumer and medical products worldwide.