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458139

Sigma-Aldrich

tert-Butyl hydroperoxide solution

70 wt. % in H2O

Synonym(s):

TBHP, 1,1-Dimethylethyl hydroperoxide, 2-Hydroperoxy-2-methylpropane

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)3COOH
CAS Number:
75-91-2
Molecular Weight:
90.12
Beilstein:
1098280
MDL number:
MFCD00002130
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24869433
NACRES:
NA.23

form

liquid

Quality Level

200

reaction suitability

reaction type: C-H Activation
reagent type: catalyst
reagent type: oxidant

concentration

12.25-13.31% (active oxygen)
69.0-75.0% (Na2S2O3, titration)
70 wt. % in H2O

refractive index

n20/D 1.386

pH

4.3

bp

96.2 °C

density

0.93 g/mL at 25 °C

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C)(C)OO

InChI

1S/C4H10O2/c1-4(2,3)6-5/h5H,1-3H3

InChI key

CIHOLLKRGTVIJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Iron-Catalyzed Efficient Synthesis of Amides from Aldehydes and Amine Hydrochloride Salts

Iron-Catalyzed Efficient Synthesis of Amides from Aldehydes and Amine Hydrochloride Salts
Versatile reagent for oxidations.

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Product of Arkema Inc.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Muta. 2 - Org. Perox. F - Skin Corr. 1C - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

5.2 - Organic peroxides and self-reacting hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

107.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

42 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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PRTR

Class II Designated Chemical Substances

FSL

Group 5: Self-reactive substances
Organic peroxides
Hazardous rank II
2nd self-reactive materials

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ISHL Notified Names

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JAN Code

458139-1ML:
458139-0.30ML-KC:
458139-690UL-KC:
458139-1L:
458139-25ML:
458139-350UL-KC:
458139-BULK:
458139-350UL:
458139-18L:
458139-60UL-KC:
458139-4L:
458139-VAR:
458139-100ML:

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MKCW1591
MKCT9355
MKCW5991
MKCV7989
MKCV7637

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