BHA
Butylated Hydroxyanisole
C11H16O2
Formula wt 180.25
320 [25013-16-5] REK4960K2U butylated hydroxyanisole
320 [25013-16-5] REK4960K2U butylated hydroxyanisole
DESCRIPTION
BHA occurs as a white or slightly yellow, waxy solid. It is predominantly 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole (3-BHA), with varying amounts of 2-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole (2-BHA). It melts between 48° and 63°. It is freely soluble in alcohol and in propylene glycol, and insoluble in water.