2-tert-Butyl-4-Hydroxyanisole
2-Tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole (2-BHA) is one component of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). This compound is commonly used as a food additive; it exhibits antioxidative activity. 2-BHA acts as a phase II enzyme inducer, increasing levels of glutathione and glutathione-S-transferase.
References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18832323
Cas No. |
88-32-4 |
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Purity |
≥99% |
Formula |
C11H16O2 |
Formula Wt. |
180.25 |
Chemical Name |
2-(1,1-Di-methylethyl)4-methoxyphenol |
IUPAC Name |
3-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol |
Synonym |
2-BHA |
Melting Point |
69-71°C |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water. Soluble in ethanol, acetone, or DMSO. |
Appearance |
White Crystal Powder |
product targets : Pyruvate Dehydrogenase inhibitors
Hwang GH, Jeon YJ, Han HJ, et al. Protective effect of butylated hydroxylanisole against hydrogen peroxide-induced apoptosis in primary cultured mouse hepatocytes. J Vet Sci. 2014 Oct 8. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 25293491.
Nishiya H, Haga T, Nozue N, et al. Effects of 2(3)-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole pretreatment on cefpiramide binding to mouse glutathione S-transferases. Pharmacology. 1989;39(4):213-23. PMID: 2608720.