tert-Butyl peroxypivalate, 75%
tert-Butyl peroxypivalate, 75%. CAS Number: 927-07-1. EINECS: 213-147-2.
Product Appearance & Packaging
Product Specifications
| Product Name | tert-Butyl peroxypivalate, 75% |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | tert-Butyl peroxypivalate, 75% |
| CAS Number | 927-07-1 |
| EINECS/ELINCS No. | 213-147-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.2 g/mol |
| Active Oxygen Content | 9.18% |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| UN Classification | Organic peroxide type D; liquid, temperature controlled, Division 5.2; UN 3115 |
| Packaging | 20 kg |
Industrial Applications
Initiator for (co)polymerization of ethylene, styrene, vinyl chloride and acrylates.
Half-Life Data
Half-life (t½) data for tert-Butyl peroxypivalate, 75% measured in chlorobenzene:
| Half-Life (t½) | Temperature |
|---|---|
| 0.1 hr | 83°C |
| 1 hr | 64°C |
| 10 hr | 47°C |
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 peroxypivalate, 75% 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 peroxypivalate, 75% produces the following major decomposition products: