Is Butylated Hydroxytoluene vegetarian?
Butylated Hydroxytoluene
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Vegetarian
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Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic phenolic antioxidant widely used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to prevent oxidative degradation of fats and oils. It is produced by chemical synthesis.
| Also known as | 2-tert-Butyl-p-Cresol, 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, BHT, butylated hydroxytoluene, butylhydroxytoluenum, DBPC, Dibutylhydroxytoluene |
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| INCI name | Butylated Hydroxytoluene |
| E number | E321 |
| INS number | 321 |
| CAS number | 128-37-0 |
| EC number | 204-881-4 |
| CosIng ID | 32185 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
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