Butylated Hydroxytoluene: A widely used food additive Overview of Butylated Hydroxytoluene Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic organic compound that is lipid-soluble. It is mainly used as a food additive to prevent oxidation in fats and oils in food products.Chemical properties and structureButylated Hydroxytoluene is an organic compound that contains aromatic rings. Its chemical name is 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol. The chemical formula...