tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% Solution in water, 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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 75-91-2, 7732-18-5
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₁₀O₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 90.12
• InChI Key: CIHOLLKRGTVIJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tert-butyl hydroperoxide, tbhp, t-butyl hydroperoxide, tert-butylhydroperoxide, perbutyl h, t-butylhydroperoxide, cadox tbh, hydroperoxide, 1,1-dimethylethyl, 1,1-dimethylethyl hydroperoxide, terc. butylhydroperoxid
• PubChem CID: 6410
• ChEBI: CHEBI:64090
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroperoxy-2-methylpropane
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)OO

• Melting Point: -2.8°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.9400g/mL
• Boiling Point: 37.0°C (15.0 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 43°C
• Packaging: Plastic Can
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃COOH
• Refractive Index: 1.3860 to 1.3880
• Quantity: 10 kg
• Beilstein: 01,IV,1616
• Fieser: 01,88; 02,49; 03,37; 05,75; 06,81; 07,43; 08,62; 09,78; 10,64; 11,91; 12,88; 14,60; 15,55; 16,53; 17,56
• Merck Index: 15,1573
• Specific Gravity: 0.94
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: miscible. Other solubilities: soluble in hydroxide solutions,soluble in most common organic solvents
• Viscosity: 4.1 mPa.s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 90.12
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: tert-Butyl hydroperoxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% solution in water

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Organic peroxide Type E & F
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H242-Heating may cause a fire.
• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.

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.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only