Di-tert-butyl peroxide
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2-(tert-Butylperoxy)-2-methylpropane | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.395 |
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| Properties | |
| C8H18O2 | |
| Molar mass | 146.230 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 0.796 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | −40 °C (−40 °F; 233 K) |
| Boiling point | 109 to 111 °C (228 to 232 °F; 382 to 384 K) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Di-tert-butyl peroxide or DTBP is an organic compound consisting of a peroxide group bonded to two tert-butyl groups. It is one of the most stable organic peroxides, due to the tert-butyl groups being bulky. It is a colorless liquid.