12-4+Butylated+hydroxytoluene



Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), chemically 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol (DBPC), is a white crystalline solid with a faint characteristic odor. It is insoluble in water and in propylene glycol, but is freely soluble in alcohol. BHT is used as a chemical antioxidant for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. as an anti-oxidant, BHT reacts with oxygen free radicals to slow down the autoxidation rate of ingredients in a product that can cause changes in the taste or color.