Tert-Amyl peroxyacetate
Tert-Amyl peroxyacetate. CAS Number: 690-83-5. EINECS: 211-715-7.
Product Appearance & Packaging
Product Specifications
| Product Name | Tert-Amyl peroxyacetate |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Tert-Amyl peroxyacetate |
| CAS Number | 690-83-5 |
| EINECS/ELINCS No. | 211-715-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.2 g/mol |
| Active Oxygen Content | 6.48% |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| UN Classification | Organic peroxide type D; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3105 |
| Packaging | 20 kg |
Industrial Applications
Applied in solution and non-aqueous dispersion polymerization and methacrylates for manufacture of coatings. Typically combined with another initiator such as dibenzoyl peroxide or tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate.
Half-Life Data
Half-life (t½) data for Tert-Amyl peroxyacetate measured in chlorobenzene:
| Half-Life (t½) | Temperature |
|---|---|
| 0.1 hr | 134°C (273.2°F) |
| 1 hr | 114°C (237.2°F) |
| 10 hr | 96°C (204.8°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 peroxyacetate 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 peroxyacetate produces the following major decomposition products: