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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