What does "tert-butylhydroquinone" mean?

A preservative of fats and oils, used in food. An aromatic organic compound that is a type of phenol. It is a derivative of hydroquinone, substituted with a tertbutyl group.

Tert-butylhydroquinone

Q: What is a synonym for "tert-butylhydroquinone"?

Common synonyms include: t-butyl hydroquinone, t-butylhydroquinone, tbhq, tertiary butyl hydroquinone, tertiary butylhydroquinone.

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A preservative of fats and oils, used in food. An aromatic organic compound that is a type of phenol. It is a derivative of hydroquinone, substituted with a tertbutyl group.

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t-butyl hydroquinone t-butylhydroquinone tbhq tertiary butyl hydroquinone tertiary butylhydroquinone

Etymology

From tert-butyl + hydroquinone.

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