Butylated Hydroxy Anisole (BHA) Antioxidant | Lab & Food Grade

Product Description

Butylated Hydroxy Anisole (BHA) is a synthetic phenolic antioxidant widely used to prevent oxidative degradation of fats, oils, and other oxidation-sensitive substances. In laboratory and research settings, BHA is commonly used as a reference antioxidant, stabilizing agent, and analytical reagent in pharmaceutical, chemical, and food science studies.

Bright Scientific supplies high-quality laboratory-grade BHA with consistent purity and reliable performance, ensuring accurate and reproducible results for routine analysis and advanced research applications.

Key Features : Butylated Hydroxy Anisole (BHA) 

• High-purity laboratory and research-grade antioxidant

• Effectively inhibits oxidation of fats and oils

• Stable compound with long shelf life

• Provides consistent and reproducible results

• Suitable for academic, research, and industrial laboratories

Applications

• Antioxidant reference standard in laboratory assays

• Pharmaceutical research and formulation studies

• Food science and lipid oxidation studies

• Chemical research and analytical testing

• Quality control and academic laboratory use

Chemical Information

• Chemical Name: Butylated Hydroxy Anisole

• Common Name: BHA

• CAS Number: 25013-16-5

• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₆O₂

• Molecular Weight: ~180.24 g/mol

• Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline solid or powder

• Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents; slightly soluble in water

• Grade: Laboratory / Research Grade

Storage & Handling

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light

• Keep container tightly closed when not in use

• Protect from heat and moisture

• Handle using standard laboratory safety procedures

• For laboratory and research use only

Why Buy from Bright Scientific?

Bright Scientific provides quality-tested laboratory chemicals that meet international analytical and research standards. Our Butylated Hydroxy Anisole (BHA) offers dependable purity, stable performance, and excellent value for research and routine laboratory applications.

1 Appearance White or slightly yellow crystalline powder or waxy solid, having a faint, characteristic odor
Slightly yellow waxy
solid,having a faint,
characteristic odor
2 Purity (by GC) Min 98.5% 99.46%
3 Solubility Insoluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol, in propylene glycol, in chloroform & in ether Passes test
4 Identifications To comply USP tests Passes test
5 Melting point 48 – 63°C 58.8 °C
6 Heavy metal (as Pb) Max 0.001% 0.000010%
7 Arsenic (As) Max 0.0003% <0.0003%
8 Sulphated ash Max.0.1% 0.0079%
9 Residue on ignition Max 0.01% 0.0079%
10 Organic volatile impurities (By GC) To meet the requirement of USP-NF Passes test