Di-tert-butyl peroxide
TL;DR: Di-tert-butyl peroxide (CAS 110-05-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C8H18O2 and molecular weight 146.13068 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-tert-butylperoxy-2-methylpropane
Also Known As: Di-tert-butyl peroxide, tert-Butyl peroxide, t-Butyl peroxide, Cadox, Trigonox B
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C8H18O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 146.13068 g/mol |
| XLogP | 2.1 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 18.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 146.13068 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 10 |
| Complexity | 80.0 |
| Melting Point | -40 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 232 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.704 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 65 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 19.51 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.3890 @ 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CC(C)(C)OOC(C)(C)C |
| InChIKey | LSXWFXONGKSEMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Di-tert-butyl peroxide is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as coating, adhesive, and surface treatment formulations. It commonly serves as an oxidizing agent in synthetic sequences. CoreyChem supplies Di-tert-butyl peroxide (CAS 110-05-4) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
A polymer intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Di-tert-butyl peroxide (CAS 110-05-4) has the molecular formula C8H18O2 and a molecular weight of 146.13 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 0.704 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 70 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as Di-tert-butyl peroxide and tert-Butyl peroxide.
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Chemical Property Profile of Di-tert-butyl peroxide
Property Insights of Di-tert-butyl peroxide
The XLogP value of 2.1 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Di-tert-butyl peroxide. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 18.5 Ų, Di-tert-butyl peroxide exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Di-tert-butyl peroxide has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Di-tert-butyl peroxide?
The CAS number of Di-tert-butyl peroxide is 110-05-4.
What is the molecular formula of Di-tert-butyl peroxide?
The molecular formula of Di-tert-butyl peroxide is C8H18O2.
What is the molecular weight of Di-tert-butyl peroxide?
The molecular weight of Di-tert-butyl peroxide is 146.13068 g/mol.
What are the applications of Di-tert-butyl peroxide?
Di-tert-butyl peroxide is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as coating, adhesive, and surface treatment formulations. It commonly serves as an oxidizing agent in synthetic sequences. CoreyChem supplies Di-tert-butyl peroxide (CAS 110-05-4) with custom...
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