ButylHydroxyToluene is an organic compound with molecular formula of c15h24o. It is a white crystalline powder. Its color turns yellow and darkens gradually when exposed to light. It is also an antioxidant.
ButylHydroxyToluene is an excellent universal phenolic antioxidant. It is non-toxic, non flammable, non corrosive and has good storage stability. It can inhibit or delay the oxidative degradation of plastic or rubber and prolong its service life. It is an excellent antioxidant additive for various petroleum products.

BHT can be used as feed antioxidant to protect vitamins in feed and prevent oxidative loss of fat and protein. It also has certain antibacterial effect. The maximum dosage is 150g / T. BHT is an oil soluble antioxidant widely used at home and abroad. Although it has high toxicity, it has strong antioxidant capacity, good heat resistance and stability, no specific odor, no color reaction with metal ions and other shortcomings, and the price is low, which is only 1 / 8-1 / 5 of BHA. It is still used as the main antioxidant in China. It is generally used in combination with BHA, and citric acid or other organic acids are used as synergists.
The United States, Japan and the European community all take this product as a legal feed additive. The European Community stipulates that the maximum dosage in feed is 150ppm, which can be used in various feeds.