Description

Tert-butyl peroxyisopropyl carbonate (CAS No. 2372-21-6) is a high-purity organic peroxide with the molecular formula C₈H₁₆O₄. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name (2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxy propan-2-yl carbonate, is a specialized reagent widely used in polymerization, cross-linking, and other radical-initiated chemical processes. Its unique peroxycarbonate structure makes it an efficient initiator for controlled radical reactions under mild conditions.

Our product is rigorously tested to ensure optimal purity and stability, packaged under inert conditions to maintain efficacy. Suitable for research and industrial applications, it is available in various quantities to meet both laboratory and production-scale demands. Handle with care, as organic peroxides are thermally sensitive and require proper storage at recommended temperatures.

Properties

• CAS Number: 2372-21-6
• Complexity: 146
• IUPAC Name: tert-butoxy isopropyl carbonate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O4/c1-6(2)10-7(9)11-12-8(3,4)5/h6H,1-5H3
• InChI Key: KDGNCLDCOVTOCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 176.10485899
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O4
• Molecular Weight: 176.21
• SMILES: CC(C)OC(=O)OOC(C)(C)C
• Topological: 44.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 176.10485899
• Physical Description: Sensitive to heat. Must be stored with stringent maintenance of low temperature.
• Synonyms: 2372-21-6, (2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxy propan-2-yl carbonate, Carbonoperoxoic acid, OO-(1,1-dimethylethyl) O-(1-methylethyl) ester, 65CY7NX9N8, O,O-tert-Butyl isopropyl monoperoxycarbonate, tert-butyl isopropyl peroxycarbonate, tert-butylperoxy isopropyl carbonate, EINECS 219-143-7, KAYACARBON BIC 75, DTXSID00862908, TERT-BUTYL PEROXYISOPROPYL CARBONATE, (TECHNICALLY PURE), TERT-BUTYL PEROXYISOPROPYL CARBONATE, [TECHNICALLY PURE], Kayacarbon bic, Lupersol tbic, Trigonox BPIC, PERBUTYL I, TRIGONOX 149, LUPERSOL TBIC-M 75, DTXCID20811610, tert-butyl peroxyisopropyl carbonate, 219-143-7, t-butylperoxy isopropyl carbonate, tertbutylperoxy isopropyl carbonate, UNII-65CY7NX9N8, Peroxycarbonic acid, oo-tert-butyl isopropyl ester, SCHEMBL138758, KDGNCLDCOVTOCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS015894264, oo-tert-butyl o-isopropyl peroxycarbonate, NS00050071, OO-TERT-BUTYL O-ISOPROPYL PERCARBONATE, 2-[(isopropoxycarbonyl)peroxy]-2-methylpropane, Peroxycarbonic acid, oo-tert-butyl O-isopropyl ester

Application

Tert-butyl peroxyisopropyl carbonate is primarily used as a free-radical initiator in polymer synthesis, including the production of polyethylene, polystyrene, and acrylic resins. It is also employed in the curing of unsaturated polyester resins and silicone rubbers. Additionally, this compound finds use in organic synthesis for selective oxidation reactions and as a cross-linking agent in specialty coatings and adhesives.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H226 (61.9%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H241 (61.9%): Heating may cause a fire or explosion [Danger Self-reactive substances and mixtures; Organic peroxides]
• H242 (38.1%): Heating may cause a fire [Danger Self-reactive substances and mixtures; Organic peroxides]
• H315 (38.1%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H317 (38.1%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
• H318 (61.9%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H400 (38.1%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
• H410 (38.1%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P233, P234, P235, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P272, P273, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P305+P354+P338, P317, P321, P332+P317, P333+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P370+P380+P375[+P378], P391, P403, P403+P235, P410, P411, P420, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 3 (61.9%)
• Org. Perox. B (61.9%)
• Org. Perox. C (38.1%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (38.1%)
• Skin Sens. 1 (38.1%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (61.9%)
• Aquatic Acute 1 (38.1%)
• Aquatic Chronic 1 (38.1%)

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