1）product description

Tert-Butylhydroquinone, also known as tert-butyl hydroquinone, is an antioxidant. It is a white powdery crystal with a special smell. Butyl hydroquinone is soluble in ethanol and ether, soluble in oil and fat, but insoluble in water; Has good antioxidant effect, and can enhance the stability of oil quality in the shelf life. Butyl hydroquinone is a safe and efficient antioxidant for edible oils and fats allowed by the state, which is suitable for vegetable oil, lard, etc.

2) Function & Application

1.In foods, TBHQ is used as a preservative for unsaturated vegetable oils and many edible animal fats. It does not cause discoloration even in the presence of iron, and does not change flavor or odor of the material to which it is added.^[1] It can be combined with other preservatives such as butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). As a food additive, its E number is E319. It is added to a wide range of foods, with the highest limit (1 gram/kg) permitted for frozen fish and fish products. Its primary advantage is extending storage life

2.In perfumery, it is used as a fixative to lower the evaporation rate and improve stability.

3.It is used industrially as a stabilizer to inhibit autopolymerization of organic peroxides.

4.It is used as an antioxidant in biodiesel.

5.It is also added to varnishes, lacquers, resins, and oil-field additives.