Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Characteristics of Tert-butyl Hydroquinone( TBHQ)

Tert-butyl hydroquinone( TBHQ)

Tert-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) have many functions like as stay oil oxidation, enhance food stability. It have a good effect of antioxidant ability (5~7 times than BHA, BHT, PG). It has antimicrobial function which can restrain all microbes in applied concentration.

Characteristics of Tert-butyl Hydroquinone( TBHQ):
CAS No.:1948-33-0
Molecular formula :C10H14O2
Purity: 99% min

TBHQ is a highly effective antioxidant. In foods, it is used as a preservative for unsaturated vegetable oils and many edible animal fats. It does not cause discoloration even in the presence of iron, and does not change flavor or odor of the material to which it is added. It can be combined with other preservatives such as butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). As a food additive, its E number is E319. TBHQ is added to a wide range of foods, with the highest limit (1000 mg/kg) permitted for frozen fish and fish products. Its primary advantage is enhancing storage life.
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