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tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% aq. soln., Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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
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 |
Linear Formula | (CH3)3COOH |
Refractive Index | 1.387 |
Quantity | 100 mL |
UN Number | UN3109 |
Beilstein | 1098280 |
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Safety and Handling
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
RUO – Research Use Only