Butylated hydroxytoluene

Also known as: BHT, 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, 3,5-Di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxytoluene, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl-phenol, 4-methyl-2,6-di-tert-butylphenol, Naugard BHT

Butylated hydroxytoluene (CAS 128-37-0) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C15H24O and a molecular weight of 220.350 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 69-71 ºC, a boiling point of 265 ºC, a density of 1.048 and a flash point of 127 ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H410 — Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 128-37-0
Jingsj CID: J-1769941-7
Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₄O
Molecular Weight: 220.350 g/mol
Category: Alcohols
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	69-71 ºC
Boiling Point	265 ºC
Density	1.048
Flash Point	127 ºC
Exact Mass	220.182709
PSA	20.23000
LogP	5.32
Additional Property	7.6 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure	0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.499
Additional Property	insoluble

GHS Safety & Compliance

Environmental HazardSignal word: Warning

H410 — Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Babich H, et al. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT): a review. Environ Res. 1982 Oct;29(1):1-29. [2]. Stockwell BR, et al. Ferroptosis: A Regulated Cell Death Nexus Linking Metabolism, Redox Biology, and Disease. ell. 2017 Oct 5;171(2):273-285. [3]. Umemura T, et al. Butylhydroxytoluene (BHT) increases susceptibility of transgenic rasH2 mice to lung carcinogenesis. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2001 Oct;127(10):583-90.

Additional Information

[1]. Babich H, et al. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT): a review. Environ Res. 1982 Oct;29(1):1-29. [2]. Stockwell BR, et al. Ferroptosis: A Regulated Cell Death Nexus Linking Metabolism, Redox Biology, and Disease. ell. 2017 Oct 5;171(2):273-285. [3]. Umemura T, et al. Butylhydroxytoluene (BHT) increases susceptibility of transgenic rasH2 mice to lung carcinogenesis. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2001 Oct;127(10):583-90.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2907199090
Summary	2907199090 other monophenols VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Butylated hydroxytoluene?

The CAS number of Butylated hydroxytoluene is 128-37-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Butylated hydroxytoluene?

Butylated hydroxytoluene has molecular formula C15H24O and molecular weight 220.350 g/mol.

Is Butylated hydroxytoluene hazardous?

Butylated hydroxytoluene has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H410 — Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Butylated hydroxytoluene?

For Butylated hydroxytoluene, Upstream Products: p-Cresol, Isobutylene, Methanol; Downstream Products: Benzyl fluoride, Bis(2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenoxy)methylaluminum, 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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