Tert-Butyl peroxy benzoate

Tert-Butyl peroxy benzoate. CAS Number: 614-45-9. EINECS: 210-382-2.

Main Applications
PolymerizationCoatingsCuring & Crosslinking

Product Appearance & Packaging

Product Specifications

Product NameTert-Butyl peroxy benzoate
Chemical NameTert-Butyl peroxy benzoate
CAS Number614-45-9
EINECS/ELINCS No.210-382-2
Molecular Weight194.2 g/mol
Active Oxygen Content8.07-8.24%
AppearanceClear liquid
UN ClassificationOrganic peroxide type C; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3103
Packaging25 kg
Organic peroxide type C; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3103

Industrial Applications

Used for polymer production, polymer crosslinking, thermoset composites and acrylics production. Initiator for solution polymerization or copolymerization of acrylate and methacrylate in the temperature range of 100-170°C.

Half-Life Data

Half-life (t½) data for Tert-Butyl peroxy benzoate measured in chlorobenzene:

Half-Life (t½)Temperature
0.1 hr142°C (288°F)
1 hr122°C (252°F)
10 hr103°C (217°F)

Kinetic formulas:
kd = A·e−Ea/RT | t½ = (ln2) / kd
Ea = 151.59 kJ/mole | A = 2.23E+16 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.

60°C
SADT

Recommended Storage

25°C
Maximum Storage Temp (Ts Max.)
10°C
Minimum Storage Temp (Ts Min.)
3 months
Shelf Life

Note: When stored according to these recommended conditions, Tert-Butyl peroxy benzoate 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 benzoate produces the following major decomposition products:

Carbon dioxideAcetoneMethanetert-ButanolBenzoic acidBenzene