1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy) cyclohexane
1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy) cyclohexane. CAS Number: 3006-86-8. EINECS: 221-111-2.
Product Appearance & Packaging
Product Specifications
| Product Name | 1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy) cyclohexane |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy) cyclohexane |
| CAS Number | 3006-86-8 |
| EINECS/ELINCS No. | 221-111-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 260.4 g/mol |
| Active Oxygen Content | 10.58% |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| UN Classification | Organic peroxide type C; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3103 |
| Packaging | 20 kg |
Industrial Applications
Initiator for (co)polymerization of ethylene, styrene and acrylonitrile.
Half-Life Data
Half-life (t½) data for 1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy) cyclohexane measured in chlorobenzene:
| Half-Life (t½) | Temperature |
|---|---|
| 0.1 hr | 134°C (273°F) |
| 1 hr | 113°C (235°F) |
| 10 hr | 94°C (201°F) |
Kinetic formulas:
kd = A·e−Ea/RT | t½ = (ln2) / kd
Ea = 142.40 kJ/mole | A = 3.47E+15 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, 1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy) cyclohexane will remain within specifications for a period of at least 3 months after delivery.
Major Decomposition Products
In the event of thermal decomposition, 1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy) cyclohexane produces the following major decomposition products: