Description

tert-Amyl hydroperoxide (CAS No. 3425-61-4) is a highly reactive organic peroxide with the molecular formula C₅H₁₂O₂ and IUPAC name 2-hydroperoxy-2-methylbutane. This specialized chemical is widely utilized as a radical initiator in polymerization reactions, offering controlled decomposition kinetics for precise reaction control. Our high-purity grade is rigorously tested to ensure optimal performance in industrial and research applications. Supplied as a stabilized solution to maintain safety and shelf stability, tert-Amyl hydroperoxide is a critical component for advanced material synthesis. Available in various concentrations and packaging options to meet your specific experimental or production needs.

Key Specifications:
– CAS: 3425-61-4
– Molecular Weight: 104.15 g/mol
– Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
– Purity: ≥90% (typical)
– Storage: Recommended at 2-8°C in vented containers

Properties

• CAS Number: 3425-61-4
• Complexity: 50
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroperoxy-2-methyl-butane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H12O2/c1-4-5(2,3)7-6/h6H,4H2,1-3H3
• InChI Key: XRXANEMIFVRKLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 104.083729621
• Molecular Formula: C5H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 104.15
• SMILES: CCC(C)(C)OO
• Topological: 29.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 104.083729621
• Physical Description: Liquid
• Synonyms: tert-Amyl hydroperoxide, 3425-61-4, t-Amyl hydroperoxide, 2-hydroperoxy-2-methylbutane, Trigonox TAHP, tert-Amylhydroperoxide, 1,1-Dimethylpropyl hydroperoxide, tert-Pentyl hydroperoxide, Hydroperoxide, 1,1-dimethylpropyl, 8DSG8F2WBP, EINECS 222-321-7, BRN 1731878, Peroxide,bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl), tertiary-amyl hydroperoxide, TAH 85, DTXSID6029256, EC 222-321-7, TERT-AMYL HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, 2-ETHYL-2-PROPYL HYDROPEROXIDE, 2-METHYL-2-BUTANYL HYDROPEROXIDE, 2-METHYLBUTAN-2-YL HYDROPEROXIDE, J69.507F, tamyl hydroperoxide, tertAmyl hydroperoxide, tertPentyl hydroperoxide, 1,1Dimethylpropyl hydroperoxide, DTXCID209256, Hydroperoxide, 1,1dimethylpropyl, 222-321-7, tert-Amyl hydroperoxide, tech grade, UNII-8DSG8F2WBP, TAHP, SCHEMBL43868, SCHEMBL991781, SCHEMBL7286155, 2-(dioxidanyl)-2-methyl-butane, AKOS006275422, NS00007270, A822137, Q27270235

Application

tert-Amyl hydroperoxide serves as an efficient free radical initiator for vinyl polymerization and copolymerization reactions. It finds particular utility in the production of specialty polymers and elastomers where controlled initiation is required. The compound is also employed in organic synthesis for selective oxidation reactions. Its decomposition characteristics make it suitable for medium-temperature polymerization processes. Additionally, it’s used in some crosslinking applications for polymer modification.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H226 (97.7%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H242 (100%): Heating may cause a fire [Danger Self-reactive substances and mixtures; Organic peroxides]
• H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H311+H331 (79.4%): Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled. [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal; acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H311 (97.7%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H314 (100%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H317 (18.3%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
• H318 (97.7%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H331 (97.7%): Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H411 (97.7%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P233, P234, P235, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P333+P317, P361+P364, P362+P364, P363, P370+P378, P391, P403, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P410, P411, P420, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 3 (97.7%)
• Org. Perox. E (100%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
• Acute Tox. 3 (97.7%)
• Skin Corr. 1B (100%)
• Skin Sens. 1 (18.3%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (97.7%)
• Acute Tox. 3 (97.7%)
• Aquatic Chronic 2 (97.7%)

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