Di-tert-amyl peroxide
Di-tert-amyl peroxide. CAS Number: 10508-09-5. EINECS: 234-042-8.
Product Appearance & Packaging
Product Specifications
| Product Name | Di-tert-amyl peroxide |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Di-tert-amyl peroxide |
| CAS Number | 10508-09-5 |
| EINECS/ELINCS No. | 234-042-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.3 g/mol |
| Active Oxygen Content | 8.81% |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| UN Classification | Organic Peroxide Type E; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3107; PG II |
| Packaging | 20 kg |
Industrial Applications
Initiator (radical source) in the polymerisation of monomers, like ethylene, styrene, and (meth)acrylates.
Half-Life Data
Half-life (t½) data for Di-tert-amyl peroxide measured in chlorobenzene:
| Half-Life (t½) | Temperature |
|---|---|
| 0.1 hr | 184°C (363.2°F) |
| 1 hr | 143°C (289.4°F) |
| 10 hr | 123°C (253.4°F) |
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, Di-tert-amyl peroxide will remain within specifications for a period of at least 6 months after delivery.
Major Decomposition Products
In the event of thermal decomposition, Di-tert-amyl peroxide produces the following major decomposition products: