HSN Code : 29072930 Synonyms : 2-tert-Butylhydroquinone, 2-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol, 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-1,4-benzenediol CAS No. : 1948-33-0 Molecular Formula : C10H14O2 Application : Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone (TBHQ) is white to light tan crystalline powder with slight odour. Used mainly in Vegetable Oils & Fats, Baked Foods, Bakery Shortening, Food Packaging, Margarine, Snacks, Instant Noodles, Cosmetic & Pharmaceutical Applications, Animal Nutrition, Animal Fats, Biodiesel, Oil Field Additives & Resins. TBHQ is an established and excellent antioxidant for vegetable oils and fats. The use of TBHQ (about 0.02 wt%) stabilizes oils like Palm Oil, Soyabean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Peanut Oil, Coconut Oil, Mustard Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Corn Oil etc. TBHQ will ensure good storage properties for both the oil and the cooked product. TBHQ is also found to be very effective in protecting partially refined oils and crude oils during storage prior to refining. TBHQ can also be easily incorporated in Fats, Animal fats, Lemon oil, Lards, Butter fat, Orange oil etc. for stability. TBHQ in combination with BHA, BHT and Propyl Gallate can be used effectively for various other antioxidant applications. Tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ) has been commonly used as a synthetic food antioxidant to prevent oils and fats from oxidative deterioration and rancidity due to its potent anti-lipid peroxidation activity. works as an antioxidant and is used as an additive in preserved foods. It is used as a stabilizer in edible oil as well. It is also used in pharmaceutical intermediates & organic synthesis.