Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Phenolic · CAS 128-37-0 · 1 supplier
What it smells like
BHT has an extremely faint phenolic-camphoraceous character with subtle musty, cresylic undertones that becomes completely imperceptible at typical usage levels in perfumery.
At a glance
| Scent family | Phenolic |
| CAS number | 128-37-0 |
| Uses | Premier antioxidant for protecting aldehydes, citrus oils, and preventing rancidity in perfume compounds. |
| Typical usage | 0.13% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts 400 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Colourless crystals |
| INCI name | BHT |
| IUPAC name | 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol |
IFRA usage limits
No IFRA restriction on record for this material. Always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
Where to buy
Available from 1 supplier, from $2.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Fraterworks | from $2.95 | View → |
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