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tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate, 98%
Description
tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate was employed as polymerization and cross-linking catalyst. It was also was employed as initiator during grafting of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy (TEMPO)-4-oxyacetamido-(3 propyltriethoxysilane) to poly(ethylene co-octene and in preparation of conformal poly(cyclohexyl methacrylate) thin films via initiated chemical vapor deposition.
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tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate was employed as polymerization and cross-linking catalyst. It was also was employed as initiator during grafting of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy (TEMPO)-4-oxyacetamido-(3 propyltriethoxysilane) to poly(ethylene co-octene and in preparation of conformal poly(cyclohexyl methacrylate) thin films via initiated chemical vapor deposition.
Solubility
Soluble in ether, alcohol, ester, and ketones. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Stored and transported as a mixture with inert solids and as a solvent slurry.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 6°C to 8°C |
| Density | 1.042 |
| Boiling Point | 75°C to 76°C (0.2 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 93°C (199°F) |
| Odor | Sweet |
| Refractive Index | 1.499 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN3103 |
| Beilstein | 1342734 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in ether,alcohol,ester,and ketones. Insoluble in water. |
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Safety and Handling
- tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Organic peroxide Type C & D
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H242-Heating may cause a fire.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P234-Keep only in original container.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P411-Store at temperatures not exceeding 25°C/77°F.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate
RUO – Research Use Only
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