tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate was employed as polymerization and cross-linking catalyst. It was also was employed as initiator during  grafting of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy (TEMPO)-4-oxyacetamido-(3 propyltriethoxysilane) to poly(ethylene co-octene and in preparation of conformal poly(cyclohexyl methacrylate) thin films via initiated chemical vapor deposition.

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Applications
tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate was employed as polymerization and cross-linking catalyst. It was also was employed as initiator during  grafting of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy (TEMPO)-4-oxyacetamido-(3 propyltriethoxysilane) to poly(ethylene co-octene and in preparation of conformal poly(cyclohexyl methacrylate) thin films via initiated chemical vapor deposition.

Solubility
Soluble in ether, alcohol, ester, and ketones. Insoluble in water. 

Notes
 Stored and transported as a mixture with inert solids and as a solvent slurry.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 614-45-9
• Molecular Formula: C11H14O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 194.23
• MDL Number: MFCD00008802
• InChI Key: GJBRNHKUVLOCEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tert-butyl peroxybenzoate, tert-butyl perbenzoate, t-butyl perbenzoate, chaloxyd tbpb, perbutyl z, esperox 10, novox, trigonox c, tert-butyl peroxy benzoate, terc.butylperbenzoan
• PubChem CID: 11966
• IUPAC Name: tert-butyl benzenecarboperoxoate
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)OOC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

• Melting Point: 6°C to 8°C
• Density: 1.042
• Boiling Point: 75°C to 76°C (0.2 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 93°C (199°F)
• Odor: Sweet
• Refractive Index: 1.499
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3103
• Beilstein: 1342734
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ether,alcohol,ester,and ketones. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 194.23
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Organic peroxide Type C & D
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H242-Heating may cause a fire.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P234-Keep only in original container.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P411-Store at temperatures not exceeding 25°C/77°F.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate

RUO – Research Use Only