Tert-Butylhydroquinone

Product name: Tert-Butylhydroquinone
CAS No.:1948-33-0
Molecular Formula: C10H14O2
Application:
 TBHQ is a highly effective preservative for unsaturated vegetable oils and many edible animal fats.As food additive, its E number is E319, where it is used as a preservative. It is added to a wide range of foods, with highest limit (1000 mg/kg) permitted for frozen fish and fish products. Its primary advantage is enhancing storage life.
Product Description:
 tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ, tertiary butylhydroquinone) is an aromatic organic compound which is a type of phenol. It is a derivative of hydroquinone, substituted with tert-butyl group.