This standard applies to the crystalline compound formed by the reaction of hydroquinone and tert-butyl alcohol to produce 2-tert-butanol hydroquinone, which is then catalyzed by zinc powder and reacted with dimethyl sulfate, referred to as BHA. This product is added to fat and high-fat food as an antioxidant. Molecular formula: Ci1H16O2 Molecular weight: 180.25 (according to 1977 international atomic weight)
GB 1916-1980 history
2015GB 1886.12-2015 National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)