Term Name: | butylated hydroxyanisole |
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Synonyms: | 2(3)-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole, BHA, butyl hydroxyanisole, Butylhydroxyanisole, E320, tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole, tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol |
Definition: | A mixture of 2-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole and 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole. Is is used as an antioxidant and preservative in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, rubber and petroleum products. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:76359] ( EBI ) |