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

2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy) hexane. CAS Number: 78-63-7. EINECS: 201-128-1.

Main Applications
Curing & CrosslinkingPolymerization

Product Appearance & Packaging

Product Specifications

Product Name2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy) hexane
Chemical Name2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy) hexane
CAS Number78-63-7
EINECS/ELINCS No.201-128-1
Active Oxygen Content≥ 10.14%
AppearanceClear liquid
Assay≥ 92.0%
UN ClassificationOrganic peroxide type C; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3103
Packaging20 kg
Organic peroxide type C; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3103

Industrial Applications

Used for polymer production, polymer crosslinking, acrylics production and polymer recycling.

Half-Life Data

Half-life (t½) data for 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy) hexane measured in chlorobenzene:

Half-Life (t½)Temperature
0.1 hr156°C (313°F)
1 hr134°C (273°F)
10 hr115°C (239°F)

Kinetic formulas:
kd = A·e−Ea/RT | t½ = (ln2) / kd
Ea = 155.49 kJ/mole | A = 1.68E+16 s⁻¹ | R = 8.3142 J/mole·K | T = (273.15+°C) K

Thermal Stability

Organic peroxides are thermally unstable substances which may undergo self-accelerating decomposition. The Self Accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT) is the lowest temperature at which self-accelerating decomposition may occur.

80°C
SADT

Recommended Storage

40°C
Maximum Storage Temp (Ts Max.)
10°C
Minimum Storage Temp (Ts Min.)
3 months
Shelf Life

Note: When stored according to these recommended conditions, 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy) hexane will remain within specifications for a period of at least 3 months after delivery.

Major Decomposition Products

In the event of thermal decomposition, 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy) hexane produces the following major decomposition products:

AcetoneMethanetert-Amyl alcoholtert-ButanolEthane