Product Name: Butylated hydroxyanisole
Synonyms: 2,2-dimethylpropane:4-methoxyphenol;E320;Butylhydroxyanisole(mixture of isomers);T-BUTYL-4-HYDROXYANISOLE;T-BUTYL-4-METHOXYPHENOL;TERT BUTYLHYDROXYANISOLE;TERT-BUTYL-4-HYDROXYANISOLE;(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methoxy-pheno
CAS: 25013-16-5
MF: C11H16O2
MW: 180.24354
EINECS: 246-563-8
Product Categories: Multidrug Resistance;Phase II Enzyme Inducers;Building Blocks;C9 to C20+;Cancer Research;Chemical Synthesis;-;Cnbio;Chemopreventive Agents;Organic Building Blocks;Oxygen Compounds;Phenols

Melting point 58-60 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 264-270°C
density 0.9976 (rough estimate)
vapor density 6.2 (vs air)
refractive index 1.4910 (estimate)
FEMA 2183 | BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE
Fp >230 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility Practically insoluble in water; soluble in methanol; freely soluble in ≥50% aqueous ethanol, propylene glycol, chloroform, ether, hexane, cottonseed oil, peanut oil, soybean oil, glyceryl monooleate, and lard, and in solutions of alkali hydroxides.
form Crystalline Flakes or Crystals
color White to pale yellow
Water Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 18.5 ºC

Uses BHA (butylated hydroxy anisole) is a preservative with anti-oxidant capabilities, not to be confused with beta hydroxy acids (BHAs).
Uses Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) is an Antioxidant that imparts stability to fats and oils and should be added before oxidation has started. It is a mixture of 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and 2-tertbutyl-4-hydroxyanisole. In direct addition, the fat or oil is heated to 60–70°C and the BHA is added slowly under vigorous agitation. The maximum concentration is 0.02% based on the weight of the fat or oil. It may protect the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E. It is used singly or in combination with other antioxidants. It is used in cereals, edible fat, vegetable oil, confectionary products, and rice.
Uses Butylated Hydroxyanisole is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two isomers of tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole. Butylated Hydroxyanisole is used in food preservation as it antioxidant properties pre vent food from becoming rancid. Butylated Hydroxyanisoleas is also used in animal feed, petroleum products, and cosmetics.
Uses Antioxidant and preservative, especially in foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals; also rubber and petroleum products.