Food preservative. In foods, tbhq is used as a preservative for unsaturated vegetable oils and many edible animal fats. It does not cause discoloration even in the presence of iron, and does not change flavor or odor of the material to which it is added. As a food additive, its e number is e319.
- Boiling Point : Decomposes
- Color : Not available
- Specific Gravity : Not available
- Molecular Weight : 166.22 g/mole
- Taste : Not available
- Melting Point : 127°C (260.6°F)
- Critical Temperature : Not available
