Di-tert-butyl peroxide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 110-05-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H18O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 146.23
• MDL Number: MFCD00008803
• InChI Key: LSXWFXONGKSEMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: di-tert-butyl peroxide, tert-butyl peroxide, di-t-butyl peroxide, cadox, peroxide, bis 1,1-dimethylethyl, dtbp, trigonox b, t-butyl peroxide, cadox tbp, kayabutyl d
• PubChem CID: 8033
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)OOC(C)(C)C

• Melting Point: -30°C
• Density: 0.8000g/mL
• Boiling Point: 109°C to 110°C
• Flash Point: 6°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 0.1% max. Tert-butyl hydroperoxide (GC)
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃COOC(CH₃)₃
• Refractive Index: 1.3880 to 1.39
• Quantity: 250 g
• Merck Index: 15, 3508
• Specific Gravity: 0.8
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: immiscible. Other solubilities: soluble in most organic solvents
• IUPAC Name: 2-tert-butylperoxy-2-methylpropane
• Viscosity: 0.9 mPa.s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 146.23
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Di-tert-butyl peroxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Di-tert-butyl peroxide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Organic peroxide Type E & F

Hazard Statement

• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H242-Heating may cause a fire.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• 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.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

RUO – Research Use Only