1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane

1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane. CAS Number: 6731-36-8. EINECS: 229-782-3.

Main Applications
Polymerization

Product Appearance & Packaging

Product Specifications

Product Name1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane
Chemical Name1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane
CAS Number6731-36-8
EINECS/ELINCS No.229-782-3
Molecular Weight302.5 g/mol
Active Oxygen Content10.58%
AppearanceClear liquid
UN ClassificationOrganic peroxide type C; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3103
Packaging20 kg
Organic peroxide type C; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3103

Industrial Applications

Initiator (90% active ingredient in isododecane) for (co)polymerization of ethylene, styrene, acrylonitrile, (meth)acrylates and diethylene glycol bis(allyl carbonate)-based optical monomers.

Half-Life Data

Half-life (t½) data for 1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane measured in chlorobenzene:

Data not available in source document.

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.

60°C
SADT

Recommended Storage

25°C
Maximum Storage Temp (Ts Max.)
6 months
Shelf Life

Note: When stored according to these recommended conditions, 1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane will remain within specifications for a period of at least 6 months after delivery.

Major Decomposition Products

In the event of thermal decomposition, 1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane produces the following major decomposition products:

tert-ButanolPoly(3,3,5-trimethylcaprolactone)AcetoneMethaneWater3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanone