E319

Functions: en:Antioxidant

tert-Butylhydroquinone -TBHQ, tertiary butylhydroquinone- is a synthetic aromatic organic compound which is a type of phenol. It is a derivative of hydroquinone, substituted with a tert-butyl group. - Wikipedia

EFSA evaluation: Statement on the refined exposure assessment of tertiary-butyl hydroquinone -E 319- (2016-01-12)