What is the CAS number of 1948 33 0?
The CAS number of 1948 33 0 is tertiary butylhydroquinone (tBHQ, Tert-Butylhydroquinone) is a synthetic aromatic organic compound that belongs to the phenol family. It is a white to light gray crystalline or crystalline powder with a slight peculiar odor Suitable for use in crude oils and highly unsaturated fats and oils.TBHQ is a highly effective antioxidant. In food, tert-butylhydroquinone is used as an antioxidant in vegetable oils and various edible animal fats. In industrial production, it is used as a stabilizer to inhibit the self-polymerization of organic peroxides. Tertiary butylhydroquinone can also be added to biofuels as a corrosion inhibitor. In perfumes, TBHQ can be used as a fixative to inhibit volatilization and improve stability. In addition, it is used in paints, varnishes and resins.
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 1948-33-0 |
| EC number | 217-752-2 |
| Hill Formula |
C10H14O2 |
| Molar Mass | 166.22 g/mol |
| HS Code | 2907 29 00 |
| Physicochemical Information | |
| Boiling point | 295 °C (1013 hPa) |
| Density | 0.78 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Flash point | 91 °C |
| Ignition temperature | 457 °C |
| Melting Point | 104 - 107.3 °C |
| pH value | 4.56 (H₂O, 25 °C) |
What is TBHQ used for?
Food grade TBHQ is a powerful synthetic phenolic antioxidant mainly used for preserving freshness by preventing unsaturated fatty acids in oils and fats from being oxidized & deteriorated.
Tertiary butylhydroquinone is commonly used alone or with other phenolic antioxidants, such as butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), and propyl gallate (PG) to produce highly effective antioxidant combinations.
Vegetable oils and animal fats in the following processed food may be preserved with TBHQ:
- Fried foods: chicken nuggets, potato chips
- Nuts
- Candy
- Crackers
- Butter
- Chocolate
- Instant noodles, ramen noodles
- Microwave popcorn

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