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2-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole (CAS 88-32-4)

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Alternate Names:
2-BHA
Application:
2-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole is a minor isomer of BHA
CAS Number:
88-32-4
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
180.24
Molecular Formula:
C11H16O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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2-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole is a minor isomer of BHA mixture that has distinct biological activity than the 3-BHA isomer.


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2-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole, 100 mg

sc-205576
100 mg
$148.00

2-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole, 500 mg

sc-205576A
500 mg
$390.00

2-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole, 1 g

sc-205576B
1 g
$625.00