BHT
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 128-37-0
EINECS / EC 204-881-4
CosIng Ref 32185
Chemical Name 2,6-ditert-butyl-4-methylphenol
IUPAC Name —
Formula C15H24O
Mol. Weight 220.35 g/mol
InChIKey NLZUEZXRPGMBCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Antioxidant
Secondary Functions FRAGRANCE
Origin Synthetic
Category Vitamins & Antioxidants
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Skin Type Compatibility
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 125 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat, 2-year) CIR 2012 / EFSA
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral 890 mg/kg (rat)
LD₅₀ Dermal >2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.3 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.8 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
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