Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) is an antioxidant consisting of a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds, 2-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole. The food antioxidants, butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxy-toluene (BHT) were fed to chickens to determine their effect on lipid metabolism.
Benefits of BHA - Butylated Hydroxy Anisole
At low concentrations, it is used as an antioxidant in fat-containing foods, in edible fats and oils, and as a preservative and antioxidant in cosmetic formulations.The primary use for BHA is as an antioxidant and preservative in food, food packaging, animal feed, cosmetics, rubber, and petroleum products.Itis used to prevent fats in foods from going rancid and as a defoaming agent for yeast.
SPECIFICATION : Butylated Hydroxy Anisole (BHA)
| Synonym | 3 Tertiary Butyl – 4 Hydroxy Anisole | Molecular Formula | C11H16O2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAS No | 25013-16-5 | Molecular Weight | 180.25 g/mol |
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | White to slight yellow waxy flakes/powder with characteristic odour |
| 2 | Melting Point | 48° C – 63° C |
| 3 | Assay by GC (C11H16O2) | 98.50% Min. |
| 4 | 3- Tert. Butyl-4- Hydroxy Anisole (3 – BHA)(By GC) | 90.00% Min. |
| 5 | Solubility | Freely soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol. Insoluble in water |
| 6 | Arsenic | 3 ppm Max. |
| 7 | Total Heavy Metals (as Pb) | 10 ppm Max. |
| 8 | Iron Content | 5 ppm Max. |
| 9 | Sulphated Ash | 0.01% Max. |
BHA is used in wide variety of applications & usage:
BHA (Food Grade) is added as Cosmetic especially lipsticks and eye shadows, Butter, meats, cereals, chewing gums, baked foods, Snack foods, dehydrated potatoes, nuts etc., Beverages, Edible fats and oils, Pharmaceuticals.
BHA (Feed Grade) is intended to be used as an antioxidant in feeding stuffs for all animal species and categories like animal feed & pet food preparation.