Description

Acetylacetone peroxide (CAS 37187-22-7) is a highly reactive organic peroxide with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₄O₆ and IUPAC name 3-(2,4-dioxopentan-3-ylperoxy)pentane-2,4-dione. This compound is widely utilized as a radical initiator in polymerization reactions due to its ability to decompose under mild conditions, generating free radicals efficiently. It is available as a stabilized solution or in solid form, ensuring safe handling and storage for industrial applications. Acetylacetone peroxide is particularly valued for its role in curing unsaturated polyester resins and crosslinking polymers, offering excellent reactivity and control in various synthetic processes. Suitable for researchers and chemists, this product meets high purity standards and is rigorously tested for consistency.

Properties

• CAS Number: 37187-22-7
• Complexity: 259
• IUPAC Name: 3-(1-acetyl-2-oxo-propyl)peroxypentane-2,4-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H14O6/c1-5(11)9(6(2)12)15-16-10(7(3)13)8(4)14/h9-10H,1-4H3
• InChI Key: ILENATNBFPBMHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 230.07903816
• Molecular Formula: C10H14O6
• Molecular Weight: 230.21
• SMILES: CC(=O)C(C(=O)C)OOC(C(=O)C)C(=O)C
• Topological: 86.7
• Monoisotopic Mass: 230.07903816
• Physical Description: Liquid
• Synonyms: 2,4-Pentanedione, peroxide, Percure A, Trigonox 40, Trigonox 44B, Lupersol 224, Luperox 224, Acetylacetone peroxide, Chaloxyd AAP-NA 1, EINECS 253-384-9, EC 253-384-9, acetyl acetone peroxide, DTXSID60894402, 253-384-9, 37187-22-7, 3-(2,4-dioxopentan-3-ylperoxy)pentane-2,4-dione, SCHEMBL72720, ILENATNBFPBMHG-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS015912599, NS00002687, Acetyl acetone peroxide with >9% by mass active oxygen, Acetyl acetone peroxide with >9% by mass active oxygen [Forbidden]

Application

Acetylacetone peroxide is primarily used as a radical initiator in the polymerization of vinyl and acrylic monomers. It is also employed in the curing of unsaturated polyester resins for fiberglass-reinforced plastics and composite materials. Additionally, this peroxide serves as a crosslinking agent in elastomers and adhesives, enhancing mechanical properties.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H242 (65.5%): Heating may cause a fire [Danger Self-reactive substances and mixtures; Organic peroxides]
• H314 (34.5%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H315 (17.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H317 (47.8%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
• H319 (65.5%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P234, P235, P240, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P272, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P363, P370+P378, P403, P405, P410, P411, P420, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Org. Perox. D (65.5%)
• Skin Corr. 1B (34.5%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (17.7%)
• Skin Sens. 1 (47.8%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (65.5%)

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