BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene): Uses, Toxicity, and Therapeutic Perspectives
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene): Uses, Toxicity, and Therapeutic Perspectives Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic antioxidant widely used as a food preservative (E321) and in cosmetics to prevent oils from oxidizingen.wikipedia.orgpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Chemically, BHT is a lipophilic phenolic compound (a derivative of cresol) with two bulky tert-butyl groups that stabilize free radicals. Structurally, it resembles vitamin E in function (chain-breaking […]
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