Bringing you to know the antioxidant TBHQ (I)

Antioxidant TBHQ: chemical structure, synthesis method, properties and uses, antioxidant mechanism, additive amount and use, safety evaluation, market demand and development trend, impact on the environment and treatment measures, evaluation of economic and social benefits, impact on human health and preventive measures

1.Chemical structureThe chemical structure formula of TBHQ (tertiary butylhydroquinone) is C10H1402, which is a kind of effective antioxidant, widely used in food, cosmetics, medicine and other fields.

2.Synthesis Methods

The synthesis method of TBHQ mainly includes the following steps

(1)Take hydroquinone as raw material, add sulfuric acid and terbutyl alcohol, and carry out alkylation reaction under the action of catalyst.

(2) After decolourisation, neutralisation, crystallisation and other process steps, the TBHQ product is obtained.

3.Properties and Uses TBHQ is a low melting point, crystalline powder with good antioxidant properties and thermal stability. It is widely used in food, cosmetics, medicine and other fields, used to prevent oxidative deterioration of food and cosmetics, to improve the stability and effectiveness of medicine.

4. Antioxidant mechanism

The antioxidant mechanism of TBHQ mainly includes the following aspects

(1) Scavenging free radicals: TBHQ can scavenge reactive oxygen radicals and prevent them from reacting with lipids on cell membranes, thus preventing damage to cell membranes; (2) Anti-aging: TBHQ can inhibit plasma peroxidation and reduce intracellular lipids.

(2) Anti-aging: TBHQ can inhibit the reaction of plasma peroxidation, reduce the accumulation of intracellular lipofuscin, thus slowing down the aging process.

(3) Anti-radiation: TBHQ can reduce the damage of radiation to cells and protect cells from radiation damage.

5.Addition amount and use methodIn the food field, the amount of TBHQ added varies according to different product types and needs. Generally speaking, in oil and fat food, the amount of TBHQ added is between 0.02% and 0.05%; in confectionery food, the amount of TBHQ added is between 0.1% and 0.3%. When using TBHQ, the following points should be noted.

(1) Determine the additive amount and use method according to the product type and demand

Before adding, TBHQ should be dissolved in appropriate amount of solvent should avoid contact with metal ions to prevent precipitation should be sealed and stored to prevent moisture absorption and oxidation.