Butylated Hydroxyanisole

AKA “BHA, 6-di-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol, butylated methoxyphenol”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Butylated hydroxyanisole

AKA: BHA, 6-di-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol, Butylated methoxyphenol

Synthetic · Antioxidant | Preservative | Anti-Aging | Skin Protecting · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Preservative

Anti-Aging

Barrier Support

Synthetic

Not Clean

Helps preserve product freshness and effectiveness by protecting against oxidation, keeping formulas stable over time.

Formula

C11H16O2

Mol. Weight

180.24

CAS #

25013-16-5

Form

Powder

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Synthesized from 4-methoxyphenol or para-methoxyphenol precursors through chemical synthesis in industrial laboratories. Produced by alkylation reactions that add butyl groups to the methoxyphenol base structure.

Function

Antioxidant | Preservative | Anti-Aging | Skin Protecting

Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Fights Bacteria

Traditional Use

Synthetic antioxidant developed in the early 20th century for cosmetic preservation. Designed to prevent oxidation and rancidity in cosmetic formulations containing oils and fats.