tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate. CAS Number: 3006-82-4. EINECS: 221-110-7.
Product Appearance & Packaging
Product Specifications
| Product Name | tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate |
| CAS Number | 3006-82-4 |
| EINECS/ELINCS No. | 221-110-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 216.3 g/mol |
| Active Oxygen Content | 7.30% |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| UN Classification | Organic peroxide type C; liquid, temperature controlled, Division 5.2; UN 3113; PG II |
| Packaging | 20 kg |
Industrial Applications
Efficient initiator for the production of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE). Used both for tubular and autoclave processes. Also for thermoset composites and acrylics.
Half-Life Data
Half-life (t½) data for tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate measured in chlorobenzene:
| Half-Life (t½) | Temperature |
|---|---|
| 0.1 hr | 113°C |
| 1 hr | 91°C |
| 10 hr | 72°C |
Kinetic formulas:
kd = A·e−Ea/RT | t½ = (ln2) / kd
Ea = 124.90 kJ/mole | A = 1.54E+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-Butyl 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-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate produces the following major decomposition products: