tert-Butyl peroxyacetate, 50% solution

tert-Butyl peroxyacetate, 50% solution. CAS Number: 107-71-1. EINECS: 203-514-5.

Main Applications
PolymerizationCoatings

Product Appearance & Packaging

Product Specifications

Product Nametert-Butyl peroxyacetate, 50% solution
Chemical Nametert-Butyl peroxyacetate, 50% solution
CAS Number107-71-1
EINECS/ELINCS No.203-514-5
Molecular Weight132.2 g/mol
Active Oxygen Content12.11%
AppearanceClear liquid
UN ClassificationOrganic peroxide type C; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3103
Packaging20 kg
Organic peroxide type C; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3103

Industrial Applications

Initiator for solution (co)polymerization of acrylates and methacrylates in the temperature range of 100-170°C for manufacture of coatings. Also for bulk and suspension (co)polymerization.

Half-Life Data

Half-life (t½) data for tert-Butyl peroxyacetate, 50% solution measured in chlorobenzene:

Half-Life (t½)Temperature
0.1 hr139°C (282°F)
1 hr119°C (246°F)
10 hr100°C (212°F)

Kinetic formulas:
kd = A·e−Ea/RT | t½ = (ln2) / kd
Ea = 149.36 kJ/mole | A = 1.57E+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.

70°C
SADT

Recommended Storage

10°C
Maximum Storage Temp (Ts Max.)
-15°C
Minimum Storage Temp (Ts Min.)
3 months
Shelf Life

Note: When stored according to these recommended conditions, tert-Butyl peroxyacetate, 50% solution 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 peroxyacetate, 50% solution produces the following major decomposition products:

Carbon dioxideAcetoneMethanetert-Butanol