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C Majcherczyk1, P Polge, D Baylocq

  • 1Laboratoire de Chimie Analytique, Centre d'Etudes Pharmaceutiques Université de Paris XI, rue J.B. Clément, F92290 Chantenay-Malabry, France.

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This study details an HPLC method to identify 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxytoluene (BHT) and its by-products. Irradiation forms dimeric/trimeric BHT, while oxidation yields a cyclohexadienone derivative.

Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Radiation Chemistry

Context:

  • 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a widely used antioxidant.
  • Understanding BHT degradation pathways is crucial for its application and safety.
  • Beta-ray and oxidative treatments are common methods affecting antioxidants.

Purpose:

  • To develop and describe a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) method for identifying and quantifying BHT.
  • To characterize the by-products generated from BHT following beta-ray irradiation and oxidative treatment.
  • To elucidate the chemical structures of these BHT transformation products using mass spectrometry.

Summary:

  • A robust HPLC method was established for the analysis of BHT and its degradation products.

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  • Beta-ray irradiation of BHT resulted in the formation of dimeric and trimeric species.
  • Oxidative treatment led to the formation of a cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-one structure with specific substitutions.
  • Impact:

    • Provides a reliable analytical tool for monitoring BHT stability and degradation.
    • Offers insights into the chemical transformations of phenolic antioxidants under different stress conditions.
    • Contributes to the understanding of antioxidant chemistry and potential metabolite formation.