tert-Amyl peroxyneodecanoate
tert-Amyl peroxyneodecanoate. CAS Number: 68299-16-1. EINECS: 64741-65-7.
Product Appearance & Packaging
Product Specifications
| Product Name | tert-Amyl peroxyneodecanoate |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | tert-Amyl peroxyneodecanoate |
| CAS Number | 68299-16-1 |
| EINECS/ELINCS No. | 64741-65-7 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| UN Classification | Organic peroxide type D; liquid, temperature controlled, Division 5.2; UN 3115 |
| Packaging | 20 kg |
Industrial Applications
Initiator (75% active ingredient in odorless mineral spirits) for (co)polymerization of ethylene, styrene, vinyl chloride, vinylidine chloride, acrylates and methacrylates. Efficient initiator for LDPE production.
Half-Life Data
Half-life (t½) data for tert-Amyl peroxyneodecanoate measured in chlorobenzene:
| Half-Life (t½) | Temperature |
|---|---|
| 0.1 hr | 81°C (178°F) |
| 1 hr | 61°C (142°F) |
| 10 hr | 43°C (109°F) |
Kinetic formulas:
kd = A·e−Ea/RT | t½ = (ln2) / kd
Ea = 114.38 kJ/mole | A = 1.47E+14 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.
Recommended Storage
Note: When stored according to these recommended conditions, tert-Amyl peroxyneodecanoate 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 peroxyneodecanoate produces the following major decomposition products: