1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl Peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate

1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl Peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate. CAS Number: 22288-43-3. EINECS: 244-894-2.

Main Applications
Polymerization

Product Appearance & Packaging

Product Specifications

Product Name1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl Peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate
Chemical Name1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl Peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate
CAS Number22288-43-3
EINECS/ELINCS No.244-894-2
Molecular Weight272.4 g/mol
Active Oxygen Content5.87%
AppearanceLiquid
UN ClassificationOrganic peroxide type D; liquid, temperature controlled, Division 5.2; UN 3115
Packaging20 kg
Organic peroxide type D; liquid, temperature controlled, Division 5.2; UN 3115

Industrial Applications

Initiator for (co)polymerization of acrylates and methacrylates in the temperature range between 70°C and 120°C. Applied in suspension, solvent and bulk polymerization.

Half-Life Data

Half-life (t½) data for 1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl Peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate measured in chlorobenzene:

Half-Life (t½)Temperature
1 hr88°C (190°F)
10 hr69°C (156°F)

Kinetic formulas:
kd = A·e−Ea/RT | t½ = (ln2) / kd
Ea = 123.80 kJ/mole | A = 1.62E+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.

30°C
SADT

Recommended Storage

5°C
Maximum Storage Temp (Ts Max.)
-20°C
Minimum Storage Temp (Ts Min.)
3 months
Shelf Life

Note: When stored according to these recommended conditions, 1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl 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, 1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl Peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate produces the following major decomposition products:

Carbon dioxideAcetoneHeptane