Butylated Hydroxytoluene

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** An organic chemical composed of 4-methylphenol modified with tert-butyl groups at positions 2 and 6. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) inhibits autoxidation of unsaturated organic compounds. BHT is used in food, cosmetics and industrial fluids to prevent oxidation and free radical formation.

**Synonyms:** - 2,6-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol - 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-1-hydroxy-4-methylbenzene - 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-cresol - 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol - BHT - BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE - Butylated hydroxytoluene - Butylhydroxytoluene - Dibutylhydroxytoluene