Synonym(s)
3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole; Butylhydroxyanisolum
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Acronym for butyl hydroxyanisole (CAS No.: 25013-16-5), which is used in cosmetic preparations as an antioxidant (0.005-0.02%) for oils and fats (inhibits among other things the rancidity of ingredients). The substance is insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, acetone, peanut oil etc.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer