2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane, 92%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10623512	Thermo Scientific 349900050	5 g	Plastic bottle
10153191	Thermo Scientific Acros 349901000	100 g	Plastic bottle

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Radical initiators

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 78-63-7
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 290.44
• Synonym: varox, 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di tert-butylperoxy hexane, 2,5-bis tert-butylperoxy-2,5-dimethylhexane, triqanox xq 8, kayahexa ad 40c, lupersol 101, luperco 101xl, luperox 101, perhexa 3m40, varox 50
• IUPAC Name: 2,5-bis(tert-butylperoxy)-2,5-dimethylhexane

• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O₄
• InChI Key: DMWVYCCGCQPJEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 6545
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)OOC(C)(C)CCC(C)(C)OOC(C)(C)C

Specifications

• CAS: 78-63-7
• Density: 0.8700g/mL
• Flash Point: 68°C
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O₄
• Specific Gravity: 0.87
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: immiscible. Other solubilities: soluble in organic solvents,soluble in alcohol
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)OOC(C)(C)CCC(C)(C)OOC(C)(C)C
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 290.44
• Viscosity: 6.4 mPa.s (20°C)
• Percent Purity: 92%

• Melting Point: 6.0°C
• Boiling Point: 55.0°C to 57.0°C (7.0 mmHg)
• Assay Percent Range: 90% min. (GC)
• Refractive Index: 1.4200 to 1.4240
• Synonym: varox, 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di tert-butylperoxy hexane, 2,5-bis tert-butylperoxy-2,5-dimethylhexane, triqanox xq 8, kayahexa ad 40c, lupersol 101, luperco 101xl, luperox 101, perhexa 3m40, varox 50
• InChI Key: DMWVYCCGCQPJEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: 2,5-bis(tert-butylperoxy)-2,5-dimethylhexane
• PubChem CID: 6545
• Formula Weight: 290.44
• Chemical Name or Material: 2, 5-Dimethyl-2, 5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
Causes skin irritation.
Heating may cause a fire.

GHS P Statement
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.
- No smoking.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials.
Store in a well-v

GHS Signal Word: Danger

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Product Identifier

• 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Organic peroxide Type C & D
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H242-Heating may cause a fire.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

RUO – Research Use Only