tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate

tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate. CAS Number: 13122-18-4. EINECS: 236-050-7.

Main Applications
PolymerizationCuring & Crosslinking

Product Appearance & Packaging

Product Specifications

Product Nametert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
Chemical Nametert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
CAS Number13122-18-4
EINECS/ELINCS No.236-050-7
Active Oxygen Content6.74%
AppearanceClear liquid
Assay97%
UN ClassificationOrganic peroxide type D; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3105
Packaging20 kg
Organic peroxide type D; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3105

Industrial Applications

Initiator for (co)polymerization of (meth)acrylates. Used for polymer production, thermoset composites and acrylics.

Half-Life Data

Half-life (t½) data for tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate measured in chlorobenzene:

Half-Life (t½)Temperature
0.1 hr135°C (275°F)
1 hr114°C (237°F)
10 hr94°C (201°F)

Kinetic formulas:
kd = A·e−Ea/RT | t½ = (ln2) / kd
Ea = 140.78 kJ/mole | A = 1.94E+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.

55°C
SADT

Recommended Storage

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

Note: When stored according to these recommended conditions, tert-Butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate 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-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate produces the following major decomposition products:

Carbon dioxideMethanetert-ButanolAcetone2-tert-Butyloxy-2,4,4-trimethylpentane