Product Description
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is a synthetic food antioxidant used to prevent oils, fats and shortenings from oxidative deterioration and rancidity. This review depicts the current knowledge on BHA. The physical and chemical characteristics of BHA are summarized and its function as a food antioxidant is made clear. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is an antioxidant and used as preservative in foods, animal feed, animal and vegetable oils, petroleum products, rubber, and plastics.They donate a hydrogen atom to oxygen radicals derived from fatty acids, thus scavenging ROS. Apart from this, BHA also increases the activity of hepatic cytosolic gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase which synthesizes glutathione, an antioxidant.
FAQs of Butylated hydroxyanisole:
Q: What is the form of Butylated Hydroxyanisole?
A: Butylated Hydroxyanisole is available in powder form.
Q: What is the primary application of Butylated Hydroxyanisole?
A: Butylated Hydroxyanisole is primarily used for industrial applications.
Q: What is the HS Code for Butylated Hydroxyanisole?
A: The HS Code for Butylated Hydroxyanisole is 29095050.
Q: What is the CAS number for Butylated Hydroxyanisole?
A: The CAS number for Butylated Hydroxyanisole is 25013-16-5.
Q: What is the usage of Butylated Hydroxyanisole?
A: Butylated Hydroxyanisole is an antioxidant and is used as a preservative in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.