Butylated Hydroxytoluene

Butylated Hydroxytoluene is a lipophilic organic compound which is used as antioxidant food additive with E number E321. With its same antioxidant property, it also finds application in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, rubber, and embalming fluid. This chemical has molecular formula C15H24O with molar mass of 220.36 g/mol and boiling point of 265 degrees Celsius. It is highly appreciated for having ability to prevent peroxide formation in laboratory chemicals including diethyl ether. Butylated Hydroxytoluene also plays a major role in petroleum industry as additive for hydraulic fluids, jet fuels, and gear oils. With slightly phenolic odor, it appears as white to yellow colored powder.