2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane, 92%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Radical initiators

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 78-63-7
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O₄
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 290.44
• InChI Key: DMWVYCCGCQPJEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: varox, 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di tert-butylperoxy hexane, 2,5-bis tert-butylperoxy-2,5-dimethylhexane, triqanox xq 8, kayahexa ad 40c, lupersol 101, luperco 101xl, luperox 101, perhexa 3m40, varox 50
• PubChem CID: 6545
• IUPAC Name: 2,5-bis(tert-butylperoxy)-2,5-dimethylhexane
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)OOC(C)(C)CCC(C)(C)OOC(C)(C)C

• Melting Point: 6.0°C
• Density: 0.8700g/mL
• Boiling Point: 55.0°C to 57.0°C (7.0 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 68°C
• Assay Percent Range: 90% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.4200 to 1.4240
• Quantity: 5 g
• Specific Gravity: 0.87
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: immiscible. Other solubilities: soluble in organic solvents,soluble in alcohol
• Viscosity: 6.4 mPa.s (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 290.44
• Percent Purity: 92%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2, 5-Dimethyl-2, 5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Causes skin irritation. Heating may cause a fire.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Store in a well-v
EINECSNumber	201-128-1

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only