Yellow-tan crystals.Mp149–153C, bulk
d 6.0 lb/gal (20C). Very slightly soluble in water;
soluble in alcohol and propylene glycol.
1-(2,4,5-Trihydroxyphenyl)butan-1-one is an antioxidant; used in preparation method of environment-friendly organosilicon melamine resin.
2',4',5'-Trihydroxybutyrophenone is an antioxidant that is used alone or in combination with other permitted antioxidants. The total antioxidant content of a food containing the additive will not exceed 0.02% of the oil or fat content of the food, including the essential (volatile) oil content of the food.
2',4',5'-Trihydroxybutyrophenone can be used as antioxidant for polyolefins and paraffin waxes, food additive.
ChEBI: 1-(2,4,5-Trihydroxyphenyl)-1-butanone is an aromatic ketone.
Poison by
intraperitoneal route. Mutation data
reported. When heated to decomposition it
emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See
also KETONES.
