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Butylated Hydroxyanisole

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Butylated Hydroxyanisole Definition

A white, waxy solid mixture of 2- and 3-Tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole with a faint aromatic odor. Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a widely used synthetic antioxidant in foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals mainly to preserve fats and oils. Butylated Hydroxyanisole is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole Synonyms

Butylated Hydroxyanisole, (1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4-methoxyphenol, 2(3)-Tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole, Antioxyne B, BHA, BOA, BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE, Tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol

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