| Molecular Formula. | C10H14O2 |
|---|---|
| Mol. Wt. | 166.22 g/mol |
| CAS No. | 1948-33-0 |
| Test | Specification |
|---|---|
| Description | It occurs as a white crystalline powder |
| Identification Test(A) |
(a)Specified Test. A pink to red color appears. |
| Solubility | It is soluble in alcohol, in ether, but it is practically insoluble in water. |
| Tert-Butyl-p-benzoquinone | Not more than 0.2% |
| 2,5-Di-tert-butylhydroquinone | Not more than 0.2% |
| Hydroquinone | Not more than 0.1% |
| Lead | Not more than 2 mg/kg |
| Melting Range | Between 126.5°C and 128.5°C |
| Toluene | Not more than 0.0025% |
| Ultraviolet Absorbance – (Polynuclear Hydrocarbons) | 280-289nm-net abs. Maximum 0.15 290-299nm-net abs. Maximum 0.12 300-359nm-net abs. Maximum 0.08 360-400nm-net abs. Maximum 0.02 |
| Assay | Not less than 99.0% of C10H14O2 |
Remarks: The material complies as per above specifications.
Uses: In foods, TBHQ is used as a preservative for unsaturated vegetable oils and many edible animal fats. It does not cause discoloration even in the presence of iron, and does not change flavor or odor of the material to which it is added. It can be combined with other preservatives such as butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA).
Packing: 25 kg HDPE Bags/HDPE Drum
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