butylated hydroxytoluene

chemical compound

Also known as: BHT

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Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a phenolic antioxidant with the chemical formula C₁₅H₂₄O. It is primarily used to preserve fats and oils in food products. The name BHT is an abbreviation derived from its chemical components: butylated hydroxytoluene. This compound was first known for its use in 1955.12

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