Pharmacologic Substance
butylated hydroxyanisole
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Definitions related to butylated hydroxyanisole:
  • A white, waxy solid mixture of 2- and 3-Tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole with a faint aromatic odor. Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a widely used synthetic antioxidant in foods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals mainly to preserve fats and oils. Butylated Hydroxyanisole is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (NCI05)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Mixture of 2- and 3-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenols that is used as an antioxidant in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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