بوتيل هيدروكسي أنيسول
| Kind | Excipient |
|---|---|
| Class | Antioxidants, chelators & preservatives — phenolic antioxidant (lipophilic) |
| Synonyms | BHA, tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol, E320, 2-/3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole |
| Common uses / forms | Oil-soluble antioxidant for fats, oils, waxes; softgel fills, ointments, oral/topical; typical 0.005-0.02% |
| Properties | Waxy off-white solid, low mp (~48-55°C), oil-soluble, water-insoluble; commercial material is a mixture of 3- and 2-tert-butyl isomers; often used with BHT and a chelator for synergy |
| Compendia | USP, EP, BP |
| Sourcing origins | China, India, USA, EU |
| Dominant inbound route | Hormuz |
| Indicative price band | $$ ($10–100 / kg) |
| Indicative lead time | short (30–50 days) |
| Notes | Compendial coverage is USP-NF/PhEur (JP proper carries BHT, not BHA). Check isomer ratio and assay; protect from light; carcinogenicity/genotoxicity debate keeps use levels low and drives some reformulation to BHT/tocopherol |
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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Butylated hydroxyanisole — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-butylated-hydroxyanisole.html