A method for synthesis of beta-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic hydrazide. Certain chemical properties of the product were studied. It was found that beta-(3,5-di-ter-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic beta-(3,5-di-tert-butl-4-hydroxyphenyl)hydrazide is highly susceptible to oxidation.