Name
Butylated hydroxyanisole
Description
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is a synthetic antioxidant commonly used as a preservative in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Its primary role is to prevent the oxidation of fats and oils, which can lead to spoilage and rancidity.
Benefits
Keeps oils from turning rancid.
Considerations
• Suspected Carcinogen
Some studies suggest BHA displays cancer-promoting activity. • Reproductive Toxicity
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. • Environmental Toxicity
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• Genotoxicity
Some studies suggest BHA is toxic to DNA, leading to mutations.
Synonyms
BHA
2-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol
3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole
4-Hydroxy-3-tert-butylanisole
2-(tert-butyl)-4-methoxyphenol
3-BHA
3-T-BUTYL-4-HYDROXYANISOLE
Phenol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methoxy-
4-Methoxy-2-tert-butylphenol
3-tert-Butyl-p-hydroxyanisole
Phenol, (1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methoxy-
2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methoxyphenol
Phenol, 2-tert-butyl-4-methoxy-
4-methoxy-2-tert-butyl-phenol
o-tert-Butyl-p-methoxyphenol
3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyanisole
4-Methoxy-6-tert-butylphenol
2-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole
butylhydroxyanisol
2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4-methoxy-phenol
2-tert-Butyl-4-methoxy-phenol
UNII-62RAC24292
2-t-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol (BHA)
3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole; 2-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol; BHA; Butylated Hydroxyanisole related
2-tert-Bha
2-t-butyl-4-methoxyphenol
p-methoxy-o-tert-butylphenol
3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisol
BENZENE,1-TERT.BUTYL,2-HYDROXY,5-METHOXY
Research Sources
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/8456
Summary
Endocrine/Developmental Toxicity, Suspected Carcinogen, Environmental Concerns.
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