tert-Butylperoxy 2-ethylhexyl carbonate

tert-Butylperoxy 2-ethylhexyl carbonate. CAS Number: 34443-12-4. EINECS: 252-029-5.

Main Applications
PolymerizationCoatings

Product Appearance & Packaging

Product Specifications

Product Nametert-Butylperoxy 2-ethylhexyl carbonate
Chemical Nametert-Butylperoxy 2-ethylhexyl carbonate
CAS Number34443-12-4
EINECS/ELINCS No.252-029-5
Active Oxygen Content6.49%
AppearanceClear colorless liquid
Assay≥ 95.0%
UN ClassificationOrganic peroxide type D; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3105
Packaging25 kg
Organic peroxide type D; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3105

Industrial Applications

Initiator for solution (co)polymerization of acrylates and methacrylates in the temperature range of 100-170°C for manufacture of coatings. Also for bulk and suspension (co)polymerization.

Half-Life Data

Half-life (t½) data for tert-Butylperoxy 2-ethylhexyl carbonate measured in chlorobenzene:

Half-Life (t½)Temperature
0.1 hr137°C (279°F)
1 hr117°C (243°F)
10 hr98°C (208°F)

Kinetic formulas:
kd = A·e−Ea/RT | t½ = (ln2) / kd
Ea = 151.72 kJ/mole | A = 4.07E+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.

60°C
SADT

Recommended Storage

20°C
Maximum Storage Temp (Ts Max.)
3 months
Shelf Life

Note: When stored according to these recommended conditions, tert-Butylperoxy 2-ethylhexyl carbonate will remain within specifications for a period of at least 3 months after delivery.

Major Decomposition Products

In the event of thermal decomposition, tert-Butylperoxy 2-ethylhexyl carbonate produces the following major decomposition products:

Carbon dioxidetert-Butanol2-Ethylhexanol