Product Name Tert-Butylhydroquinone Identification Synonyms TBHQ; 2-tert-Butylhydroquinone; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-1,4-benzenediol; Butylhydroquinone Molecular Formula C10H14O2 Molecular Weight 166.22 CAS Number 1948-33-0 EINECS/CLINCS 217-752-2 Properties Appearance White to light tan crystalline powder Melting Point 126.5-128.5�°C Solubility Almost insoluble in water, and Soluble in alcohol, acetone & ethyl acetate Stability Stable under ordinary conditions Application Used as antioxidant to preserve various oils, fats and food items by retarding their oxidative deteriation. It is used in formulating vanish, lacquar, resin and oil field additives. It is used as a fixative in perfumary to reduce the vaporation rate and improve stability. It is also used as a stabilizer to inhibit the auto-polymerization of organic peroxides. Packing and Storage Packing In kraft paper bag, carton or cardboard drum. Storage Keep tightly closed. Safety Information Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.