tert-Butylhydroquinone

Product Name: tert-Butylhydroquinone

Other Name: 2-tert-butylhydroquinone; 2-T-BUTYLHYDROQUINONE; TERT-BUTYLHYDROCHINONE; TBHQ

CAS No.:  1948-33-0

Chemical Structure:

tert-Butylhydroquinone Application:

tert-Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a synthetic phenolic antioxidant derived from hydroquinone through tert-butyl substitution. The compound is characterized by strong oxidative stability and efficient free-radical scavenging capacity, which enables it to inhibit oxidation reactions in various organic systems. Due to its well-defined chemical structure and stability, TBHQ is widely utilized as a stabilizing additive in industrial formulations where oxidative degradation may affect product quality or shelf stability.

TBHQ demonstrates good compatibility with oils, fats, and certain polymeric systems, making it valuable in industrial processes that require controlled antioxidant performance. It is typically supplied with defined purity specifications and is suitable for use in manufacturing environments, laboratory studies, and formulation research. Its reliable performance under elevated temperature conditions further supports its use in applications where oxidation control is necessary during processing or storage. Applications:

1. Antioxidant for Industrial Oils and Fats
   TBHQ is widely used to improve oxidative stability in oil-based systems, helping to reduce degradation caused by heat, oxygen exposure, or prolonged storage.

2. Polymer and Material Stabilization
   Applied in polymer processing and materials research to evaluate oxidation resistance and extend the stability of organic materials exposed to thermal or environmental stress.

3. Chemical Manufacturing Intermediate
   Used as a functional additive or intermediate in the synthesis and stabilization of specialty chemicals and industrial formulations.

4. Analytical and Quality Control Applications
   Utilized as a reference compound in analytical laboratories for antioxidant studies, oxidation monitoring, and validation of testing methods.

5. Formulation Research and Process Development
   Incorporated into experimental systems to assess antioxidant efficiency, compatibility with formulation components, and performance under controlled oxidation conditions.

tert-Butylhydroquinone Packaging and Shipping:

Packaging: 10g/ bag, 100g/ bag, 1kg/ bag or as customer’s required.

Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping

tert-Butylhydroquinone Storage:

Store in Dry and Ventilated place with the Room Temperature, Preserved in Original Tight-Closed containers, Keep Away from Light and Heating.