t-Butyl Hydroquinone

AKA “tert-Butylhydroquinone, 1948-33-0, TBHQ, 2-tert-Butylhydroquinone, T-BUTYLHYDROQUINONE, MTBHQ, 2-t-Butylhydroquinone, 2-tert-Butyl-1, 4-benzenediol, Mono-tert-butylhydroquinone, Sustane”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

T-butyl hydroquinone

AKA: Tert-Butylhydroquinone, 1948-33-0, TBHQ, 2-tert-Butylhydroquinone, T-BUTYLHYDROQUINONE, MTBHQ, 2-t-Butylhydroquinone, 2-tert-Butyl-1, 4-benzenediol, Mono-tert-butylhydroquinone, Sustane

Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Safety Concern

Not Clean

2-tert-Butyl-1,4-benzenediol is found in fats and oils. 2-tert-Butyl-1,4-benzenediol is an antioxidant used in food, e.g. oils and fats. Polym. inhibitor 2-tert-Butyl-1,4-benzenediol belongs to the family of Cumenes. These are aromatic compounds containing a prop-2-ylbenzene moiety.

Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)

Formula

C10H14O2

Mol. Weight

166.22

CAS #

123-31-9

Form

Liquid

State

Tert-butylhydroquinone appears as white to light tan crystalline powder or a fine beige powder. Very slight aromatic odor. (NTP, 1992)

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Neutralizes Free Radicals

Traditional Use

A synthetic antioxidant developed in the mid-20th century, used in cosmetics and skincare products to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life of formulations.