Butylated hydroxytoluene

بوتيل هيدروكسي تولوين

KindExcipient
ClassAntioxidants, chelators & preservatives — phenolic antioxidant (lipophilic)
SynonymsBHT, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, dibutylhydroxytoluene, E321
Common uses / formsOil-soluble antioxidant for lipids, softgel fills, packaging-contact; typical 0.01-0.1%
PropertiesWhite crystalline solid, mp ~70°C, oil-soluble, water-insoluble; volatile and sublimes on heating; commodity radical-scavenger antioxidant
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, India, USA, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesJP monograph as Dibutylhydroxytoluene. Cheap, widely available; account for sublimation losses on drying/autoclaving; store cool and protected from light
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 hydroxytoluene — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-butylated-hydroxytoluene.html