Di-tert-butyl peroxide

Ref. 3D-FD59851

Product Information

• Name: Di-tert-butyl peroxide
• Synonyms: tert-Butyl Peroxide
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Di-tert-butyl peroxide is a reactive oxygen species that has been used as an oxidant in organic synthesis. It is typically produced by the oxidation of tert-butanol with hydrogen peroxide and sodium citrate. Di-tert-butyl peroxide has been shown to be highly resistant to degradation, even at high pH values. It has also been shown to induce neuronal death in vivo, which may be due to its ability to produce hydroxyl radicals and other reactive oxygen species. Di-tert-butyl peroxide can be used for wastewater treatment because it reacts with organic matter and produces less sludge than chlorine. Di-tert-butyl peroxide also has the ability to react with chemicals in a variety of ways, including transfer reactions, such as the addition of alcohols or esters. The mechanisms of these reactions are still being studied.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 146.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H18O2/c1-7(2,3)9-10-8(4,5)6/h1-6H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=LSXWFXONGKSEMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)OOC(C)(C)C