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817023 Butylhydroxyanisole

E 320

Butylhydroxyanisole MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: BHA, 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole

CAS #: 121-00-6 EC Number: 204-442-7 Molar Mass: 180.24 g/mol Chemical Formula: 2-[(CH₃)₃C]-4-(CH₃O)C₆H₃OH Hill Formula: C₁₁H₁₆O₂ Grade: E 320
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar MassGrade Value
121-00-6204-442-7C₁₁H₁₆O₂2-[(CH₃)₃C]-4-(CH₃O)C₆H₃OH180.24 g/molE 320

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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8170231000 Plastic bottle 1 kg
8170239025 Fibre carton 25 kg
Description
Catalogue Number817023
SynonymsBHA, 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole
References
Product Information
CAS number121-00-6
EC number204-442-7
GradeE 320
Hill FormulaC₁₁H₁₆O₂
Chemical formula2-[(CH₃)₃C]-4-(CH₃O)C₆H₃OH
Molar Mass180.24 g/mol
HS Code2909 50 19
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ400
Applications
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point263 °C (1013 hPa)
Melting Point48 - 63 °C
pH value4.8 (10 g/l, H₂O, 25 °C)
Vapor pressure1.33 hPa (105 °C)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 880 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P391: Collect spillage.
P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
RTECSSK1575000
Storage class10 - 13 Other liquids and solids
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal3
Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerharmful
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 3077 , 9, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 3077 , 9, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 3077 , 9, III, Marine Pollutant: P
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (HPLC, butylated hydroxyanisole)≥ 98.5 %
Assay (HPLC, 2-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol)≥ 90.0 %
Assay (HPLC, 3-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol)≤ 10.0 %
Identity (TLC)passes test
Identity (coloring 1)passes test
Identity (coloring 2)passes test
Identity (HPLC)passes test
Identity (IR-spectrum)passes test
AppearanceWhite, yellowish or slightly pinkish crystalline powder.
Appearance of solution (100 g/l, ethanol 96 %)Clear and not more intensely colored than intensity 5 of the range of reference solutions of the most appropriate color acc. to Ph Eur
Melting range48 - 63 °C
Absorption maximum λ 1 (Ethanol)289 - 292 nm
Absorption maximum λ 2 (Ethanol)227 - 230 nm
Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λ1max; 0.02 g/l; ethanol)190 - 210
Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1cm (λ2max; 0.02 g/l; ethanol)326 - 345
As (Arsenic)≤ 3 ppm
Hg (Mercury)≤ 1 ppm
Pb (Lead)≤ 2 ppm
Related substances (TLC) (3-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol)≤ 10 %
Related substances (TLC) (Hydroquinone)≤ 0.2 %
Related substances (TLC) (any other impurity)≤ 0.5 %
Residual solvents (ICH Q3C)excluded by manufacturing process
Sulfated ash (600 °C)≤ 0.01 %
Meets analytical specifications of Ph Eur,NF.
The information provided does not imply the suitability of the product for any particular application. It is customer’s sole responsibility, prior to use, to determine that the product is suitable and permitted for the customer’s intended use and application.
Conforms to the purity criteria on food additives according to current European Commission Regulation.
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8170231000 04022536424873
8170239025 04022536754529