Butylated hydroxyanisole

بوتيل هيدروكسي أنيسول

KindExcipient
ClassAntioxidants, chelators & preservatives — phenolic antioxidant (lipophilic)
SynonymsBHA, tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol, E320, 2-/3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole
Common uses / formsOil-soluble antioxidant for fats, oils, waxes; softgel fills, ointments, oral/topical; typical 0.005-0.02%
PropertiesWaxy 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
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsChina, India, USA, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesCompendial 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
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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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