Question

How BHT is produced? Write the scheme of synthesis with reactions.

06 Jan 2026
Answer :
Word Count : 239
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is an important antioxidant widely used to prevent oxidative degradation of fuels, polymers, and food products. In the context of green chemistry, its production is explained by focusing on atom economy, safer reagents, controlled conditions, and minimization of waste. BHT is synthesized by the electrophilic alkylation of p-cresol with isobutylene or tert-butyl alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst, under carefully controlled conditions
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