tert-Amyl Hydroperoxide
tert-Amyl Hydroperoxide. CAS Number: 3425-61-4. EINECS: 222-321-7.
Product Appearance & Packaging
Product Specifications
| Product Name | tert-Amyl Hydroperoxide |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | tert-Amyl Hydroperoxide |
| CAS Number | 3425-61-4 |
| EINECS/ELINCS No. | 222-321-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 104.1 g/mol |
| Active Oxygen Content | 8.76%-8.99% |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| UN Classification | Organic peroxide type F; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3109 |
| Packaging | 20 kg |
Industrial Applications
Initiator (85% active ingredient in water) for (co)polymerization of acrylates and methacrylates.
Half-Life Data
Half-life (t½) data for tert-Amyl Hydroperoxide measured in chlorobenzene:
| Half-Life (t½) | Temperature |
|---|---|
| 0.1 hr | 228°C |
| 1 hr | 190°C |
| 10 hr | 153°C |
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, tert-Amyl Hydroperoxide will remain within specifications for a period of at least 3 months after delivery.
Major Decomposition Products
In the event of thermal decomposition, tert-Amyl Hydroperoxide produces the following major decomposition products: