Description

Di-tert-amyl peroxide (CAS No. 10508-09-5) is a high-purity organic peroxide with the molecular formula C₁₀H₂₂O₂ and IUPAC name 2-methyl-2-(2-methylbutan-2-ylperoxy)butane. This thermally sensitive compound is widely utilized as a free-radical initiator in polymerization reactions and organic synthesis. Our premium-grade Di-tert-amyl peroxide is rigorously tested to ensure exceptional purity and stability, making it ideal for demanding laboratory and industrial applications. The product is supplied in secure, temperature-controlled packaging to maintain integrity and performance. Suitable for researchers and chemists working in advanced material science, polymer chemistry, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Key Features:

• High reactivity as a radical initiator
• Technical grade purity for research applications
• Stable when stored under recommended conditions
• Available in various quantities to suit experimental needs

Properties

• CAS Number: 10508-09-5
• Complexity: 112
• IUPAC Name: 2-(1,1-dimethylpropylperoxy)-2-methyl-butane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H22O2/c1-7-9(3,4)11-12-10(5,6)8-2/h7-8H2,1-6H3
• InChI Key: JJRDRFZYKKFYMO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 174.161979940
• Molecular Formula: C10H22O2
• Molecular Weight: 174.28
• SMILES: CCC(C)(C)OOC(C)(C)CC
• Topological: 18.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 174.161979940
• Synonyms: Di-tert-amyl peroxide, 10508-09-5, Di-tert-pentyl peroxide, Peroxide, bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl), PEROXIDE, DI-tert-PENTYL-, T4HBL5JPXK, EINECS 234-042-8, BRN 1738675, EC 234-042-8, 234-042-8, Bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl) peroxide, 2-methyl-2-(2-methylbutan-2-ylperoxy)butane, UNII-T4HBL5JPXK, di-t-amyl peroxide, di-tert-amylperoxide, Di-tert.-pentylperoxid, di-tert.-amyl peroxide, di-tertiary-amyl peroxide, SCHEMBL22437, DTXSID9051533, Bis(2-methylbutan-2-yl) peroxide, AKOS015915883, (CH3)2C(C2H5)OOC(CH3)2C2H5, 2-methyl-2-(2-methylbutan-2-yldioxy)butane, NS00001483, Luperox(R) DTA, Di-tert-amyl peroxide, 97%, A801148, Q27289659

Application

Di-tert-amyl peroxide serves as an efficient radical initiator for polymerization reactions, particularly in the production of polyethylene and polystyrene. It is employed in organic synthesis to facilitate carbon-carbon bond formation and oxidation reactions. The compound finds specialized use in crosslinking applications for elastomers and plastics manufacturing.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H225 (57.7%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
• H226 (38.1%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H242 (95.8%): Heating may cause a fire [Danger Self-reactive substances and mixtures; Organic peroxides]
• H302 (12.1%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (99.7%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H341 (26%): Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]
• H411 (18.1%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P203, P210, P233, P234, P235, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P318, P321, P330, P332+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P391, P403, P403+P235, P405, P410, P411, P420, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 2 (57.7%)
• Flam. Liq. 3 (38.1%)
• Org. Perox. E (95.8%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (12.1%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (99.7%)
• Muta. 2 (26%)
• Aquatic Chronic 2 (18.1%)

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