Molecular Formula: C 10 H 14 O 2 Molecular Weight: 166.22 CAS No.: 1948-33-0 Synonym: BHQ; 2,5-Di-tert-butylhydroxyquinone; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-1,4-Benzenediol Physical Description: White to pink crystalline powder Description: CAO-3 Antioxidant is the food grade desgnation for 2,6-di-tert-butyl-para-cresol (BHT Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
CAO-3 is a direct replacement for CAO-1 (technical grade) BHT Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, ether and methanol, acetone; slightly soluble in water (0.5%)