2,2-Di(tert-butylperoxy) Butane
2,2-Di(tert-butylperoxy) Butane. CAS Number: 2167-23-9. EINECS: 218-507-2.
Product Appearance & Packaging
Product Specifications
| Product Name | 2,2-Di(tert-butylperoxy) Butane |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 2,2-Di(tert-butylperoxy) Butane |
| CAS Number | 2167-23-9 |
| EINECS/ELINCS No. | 218-507-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 234.3 g/mol |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| UN Classification | Organic peroxide type C; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3103 |
| Packaging | 20 kg |
Industrial Applications
Initiator (50% active ingredient) for polymerization and crosslinking processes.
Half-Life Data
Half-life (t½) data for 2,2-Di(tert-butylperoxy) Butane measured in chlorobenzene:
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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, 2,2-Di(tert-butylperoxy) Butane will remain within specifications for a period of at least 3 months after delivery.
Major Decomposition Products
In the event of thermal decomposition, 2,2-Di(tert-butylperoxy) Butane produces the following major decomposition products: