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tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide is used as an initiator for radical polymerization and in various oxidation process such as sharpless epoxidation. It is involved in osmium catalyzed vicinal hydroxylation of olefins under alkaline conditions. Furthermore, it is used in catalytic asymmetric oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides using binaphthol as a chiral auxiliary and in the oxidation of dibenzothiophenes. It plays an important role for the introduction of peroxy groups in organic synthesis.
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tert-Butyl hydroperoxide is used as an initiator for radical polymerization and in various oxidation process such as sharpless epoxidation. It is involved in osmium catalyzed vicinal hydroxylation of olefins under alkaline conditions. Furthermore, it is used in catalytic asymmetric oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides using binaphthol as a chiral auxiliary and in the oxidation of dibenzothiophenes. It plays an important role for the introduction of peroxy groups in organic synthesis.
Solubility
Miscible with water and diethyl ether.
Notes
Light sensitive. Store in cool place. Incompatible with powdered metals, strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids, alkalis and heavy metals.
Specifications
Melting Point
-3°C
Density
0.937
Boiling Point
96°C (decomposition)
Flash Point
43°C (109°F)
Assay Percent Range
70% Aqueous Solution
Refractive Index
1.387
Linear Formula
(CH3)3COOH
Quantity
100 mL
UN Number
UN3109
Beilstein
1098280
Hazard Category
H226-H242-H302-H311-H314-H317-H330-H335-H341
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H300-H310-H330-H314-H226-H242
Fatal if swallowed.
Fatal in contact with skin.
Fatal if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Heating may cause a fire.
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P210-P220-P233-P234-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P284-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P370+P37
DOTInformation
Hazard Class: 5.2
EINECSNumber
200-915-7
RTECSNumber
EQ4900000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Keep cold
RUO – Research Use Only
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