Anoxomer
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Anoxomer Chemical Properties
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Anoxomer Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties
A polymer consisting of 1,4-benzenediol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)- polymer with diethylbenzene, 4-(1,1- dimethylethyl)phenol, 4-methoxyphenol, 4,4′(1- methylethylidene)bis(phenol) and 4-methylphenol.
Uses
Anoxomer is a nondigestible, polymeric antioxidant used in food at a level of not more than 5,000 ppm based on fat and oil content of the food.
Uses
Pharmaceutic aid (antioxidant); food additive.
Safety Profile
When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.