3,5-di-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 1421-49-4

Ref. 3D-FD71346

Product Information

• Name: 3,5-di-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3,5-di-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid (BHT) is an organic compound that is used as a preservative in food and has been shown to inhibit the production of fatty acids in the body. BHT is extracted from a variety of sources including hydrochloric acid, ultrasonic extraction, and synthetic methods. It is typically purified by a process that involves the use of deionized water and an organic solvent such as methanol or hexane. BHT can be found in urine samples and fatty alcohols. The human metabolism of BHT includes biliary secretion, which demonstrates its potential for use in treating gallstones.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 250.33 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₂₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H22O3/c1-14(2,3)10-7-9(13(17)18)8-11(12(10)16)15(4,5)6/h7-8,16H,1-6H3,(H,17,18)
• InChI key: InChIKey=YEXOWHQZWLCHHD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)c1cc(C(=O)O)cc(C(C)(C)C)c1O