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AllanChem | Tert-Butylhydroquinone

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AllanChem Tert-Butylhydroquinone is a white crystalline powder used as an antioxidant, preservative, and aroma ingredient. This high-quality product contains more than 99% TBHQ and provides enhanced shelf life. It is used in confectionery, convenience foods, fragrances, perfumes, and savory and culinary applications.

INCI Name: TBHQ

Functions: Antioxidant, Fragrance, Intermediate

Ingredient Name: Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ)

Chemical Name: 2-tert-butylhydroquinone

Labeling Claims: BSE-free, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, TSE-free

Certifications & Compliance: EU Compliant, Halal, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, JECFA (FAO/WHO), Kosher

CAS Number: 1948-33-0

Chemical Family: Aromatics, Hydroquinones

Synonyms: 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-1,4-benzenediol, 2-t-Butyl-1,4-benzenediol, 2-t-Butylhydroquinone, 2-tert-Butyl-1,4-benzenediol, 2-tert-Butyl(1,4)hydroquinone, 2-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol, 2-Tertiary-butylhydroquinone, Mono-Tert-Butylhydroquinone, Mono-Tertiarybutylhydroquinone, t-Butylhydroquinone, tert-Butyl-1,4-benzenediol, tert-Butylhydroquinone, Tertiary Butylhydroquinone

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Identification & Functionality

Fragrance Ingredient Class
INCI Name
Base Chemicals Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Molecular formula
C₁0H₁₄O₂
Labelling Information

The label includes product name, batch number, gross weight, net weight, manufacturer name, manufacturing date and expiration date.

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims (Health)

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White to crystalline powder
Odor
Characteristic
Soluble in
Alcohol
Insoluble in
Water
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Assay (C₁₀H₁₄O₂)min. 99%
Molecular Weight166.22g/mol
Melting Pointmin. 126.5°CFCC
Tert-Butyl-p-Benzoquinonemax. 0.2%FCC
2,5-Di-tert-Butyl Hydroquinonemax. 0.2%FCC
Hydroquinone Contentmax. 0.1%FCC
Toluenemax. 0.0025%FCC
Ultraviolet Absorbance (polynuclear hydrocarbon, 280 - 289 nm )max. 0.15FCC
Ultraviolet Absorbance (polynuclear hydrocarbon, 290 - 299 nm)max. 0.12FCC
Ultraviolet Absorbance (polynuclear hydrocarbon, 300 - 359 nm)max. 0.08FCC
Ultraviolet Absorbance (polynuclear hydrocarbon, 360 - 400 nm)max. 0.02FCC
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 2mg/kgFCC

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Information
  • BSE/TSE Statement: No animal derived ingredients whatsoever are used in the production of Tertiary Butylhydroquinone. Further there is no animal derived ingredient used in the facility where Tertiary Butylhydroquinone is produced.
  • Genetically Modified Organisms: Tertiary Butylhydroquinone is not produced from ingredients or processing aids derived by genetic modification. Tertiary Butylhydroquinone does not contain any genetically modified organisms.
  • FCC, JECFA and EU: Tertiary Butylhydroquinone conforms with FCC, JECFA and EU specifications.
  • ISO Certification: Tertiary Butylhydroquinone is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 22000:2005 Certified.
  • Kosher Certification: Tertiary Butylhydroquinone is Kosher & Pareve and can be used in Kosher food industry, pharmaceuticals & other Kosher products.
  • Halal: Tertiary Butylhydroquinone is Halal certified.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Central America
  • Mexico
  • North America
Packaging Information
  • 25 kg packed in LDPE bag in fiber drums.
  • 25 kg packed in LDPE bag inside multilayer paper bag.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 Years
Storage Conditions
  • Store in cool dry place away from moisture, oxidizing agents and alkaline atmosphere. Keep container closed when not in use.
  • 3 years from the date of manufacture, when properly stored in sealed original container in cool dry place.