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Luperox® 101, 2,5-Bis(tert-butylperoxy)-2,5-dimethylhexane

technical grade, 90%

Synonym(s):

2,5-Bis(tert-butylperoxy)-2,5-dimethylhexane

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
[(CH3)3COOC(CH3)2CH2-]2
CAS Number:
78-63-7
Molecular Weight:
290.44
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24864204
MDL number:
MFCD00053715
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grade

technical grade

assay

90%

form

liquid

composition

active oxygen content, >10 wt. %

t1/2

10 hr(108 °C)

refractive index

n20/D 1.423 (lit.)

bp

55-57 °C/7 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.877 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C)(C)OOC(C)(C)CCC(C)(C)OOC(C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C16H34O4/c1-13(2,3)17-19-15(7,8)11-12-16(9,10)20-18-14(4,5)6/h11-12H2,1-10H3

InChI key

DMWVYCCGCQPJEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Initiates degradation of polypropylene, monomer scavenger in styrene polymerization. Free radical polymerization initiator.

Features and Benefits

Used to control melt index in polypropylene processing.

Legal Information

Product of Arkema Inc.
Luperox is a registered trademark of Arkema Inc.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H242,H315,H341

Hazard Classifications

Muta. 2 - Org. Perox. C - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class

4.1A - Other explosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

149.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

65 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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