Dicumyl peroxide
TL;DR: Dicumyl peroxide (CAS 80-43-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C18H22O2 and molecular weight 270.162 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-(2-phenylpropan-2-ylperoxy)propan-2-ylbenzene
Also Known As: DICUMYL PEROXIDE, Cumene peroxide, dicumylperoxide, Cumyl peroxide, Perkadox B
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C18H22O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 270.162 g/mol |
| XLogP | 4.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 18.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 270.162 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 20 |
| Complexity | 254.0 |
| Melting Point | 40 °C |
| Boiling Point | 266 °F at 760 mmHg (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.02 |
| Flash Point | Di-cup r, 160 °F (closed cup); di-cup t, 160 °F (closed cup) |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CC(C)(C1=CC=CC=C1)OOC(C)(C)C2=CC=CC=C2 |
| InChIKey | XMNIXWIUMCBBBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Dicumyl peroxide is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as polymer additives and plastics compounding. It commonly serves as an oxidizing agent in synthetic sequences. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Dicumyl peroxide is a polymer intermediate identified by CAS number 80-43-3 and the molecular formula C18H22O2 and a molecular weight of 270.16 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.02 g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include DICUMYL PEROXIDE and Cumene peroxide.
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Chemical Property Profile of Dicumyl peroxide
Property Insights of Dicumyl peroxide
The XLogP value of 4.3 indicates that Dicumyl peroxide is lipophilic (fat-soluble), which may influence its absorption, distribution, and formulation strategy. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 18.5 Ų, Dicumyl peroxide exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Dicumyl 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 Dicumyl peroxide?
The CAS number of Dicumyl peroxide is 80-43-3.
What is the molecular formula of Dicumyl peroxide?
The molecular formula of Dicumyl peroxide is C18H22O2.
What is the molecular weight of Dicumyl peroxide?
The molecular weight of Dicumyl peroxide is 270.162 g/mol.
What are the applications of Dicumyl peroxide?
Dicumyl peroxide is used in polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis, as well as polymer additives and plastics compounding. It commonly serves as an oxidizing agent in synthetic sequences. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale),...
Where can I buy Dicumyl peroxide?
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