tert-Amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate
tert-Amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate. CAS Number: 686-31-7. EINECS: 211-687-3.
Product Appearance & Packaging
Product Specifications
| Product Name | tert-Amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | tert-Amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate |
| CAS Number | 686-31-7 |
| EINECS/ELINCS No. | 211-687-3 |
| Molecular Weight | 230.3 g/mol |
| Active Oxygen Content | 6.6%-6.95% |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| UN Classification | Organic peroxide type D; liquid, temperature controlled, Division 5.2; UN 3115; PG II |
| Packaging | 20 kg |
Industrial Applications
Initiator for (co)polymerization of acrylates and methacrylates in the temperature range between 70°C and 120°C. Applied in suspension, solvent and bulk polymerization.
Half-Life Data
Half-life (t½) data for tert-Amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate measured in chlorobenzene:
| Half-Life (t½) | Temperature |
|---|---|
| 0.1 hr | 126°C (258.8°F) |
| 1 hr | 92°C (197.6°F) |
| 10 hr | 75°C (167°F) |
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.
Recommended Storage
Note: When stored according to these recommended conditions, tert-Amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate will remain within specifications for a period of at least 3 months after delivery.
Major Decomposition Products
In the event of thermal decomposition, tert-Amyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate produces the following major decomposition products: