2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol
Synonym: Butylhydroxytoluene, 3,5-Di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxytoluene
Butylated hydroxytoluene, BHT
PowerNox™ 2640 is a lipophilic organic compound. It is a chemical derivative of phenol and has antioxidant properties.
Synonyms | Vulkanox BHT |
CAS Number | 128-37-0 |
EINECS Number | 204-881-4 |
Chemical Structure | |
Chemical Formula | C15H24O |
Molecular Weight | 220 |
Packing | PowerNox™ 2640 is supplied in net weight 25kg fiber drum with PE liner. |
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PowerNox™ 2640 can be used in small quantities as a food additive as an antioxidant. This phenolic acid antioxidant is also used for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and embalming fluid.
PowerNox™ 2640 is used as antioxygen in rubber, plastic stabilizer, gasoline, transformer oil, turbine oil, animal and plant oil, and food.
Appearance | White Powder |
Melting Point [°C] | 69-70 |
Volatile loss (%) | Max.0.3 |
Ash (%) | Max.0.1 |
Water content (%) | Max.0.1 |
Residue on ignition (%) | Max.0.002 |
Sulfate (%) | Max.0.002 |
Heavy metal (as Pb) (%) | Max.0.0004 |
Arsenic (as AS) (%) | Max.0.0001 |
Free phenol (%) | Max.0.02 |
Lead (ppm) | Max.5 |
Mercury (ppm) | Max.1 |
Purity (%) | Min.99.5 |