tert-butylhydroquinone

Noun

Meaning

tert-butylhydroquinone (plural tert-butylhydroquinones)

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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Synonyms

tertiary butylhydroquinone TBHQ tertiary butyl hydroquinone t-butylhydroquinone t-butyl hydroquinone

Close letter words and terms

tert-butoxide tert-butyl tert-butyl alcohol tertamyl tertatolol tertbutyl