2.5-Bistert-butyl peroxide-2.5-dimethyhexane Cas 78-63-7

2.5-Bis(tert-butyl peroxide)-2.5-dimethyhexane Other Names: BPDH, cr05;DPDH;ad40c;varox;luperox;varox50; VAROX DBPH;kayahexaad;luperox101;perhexa25b CAS Number: 78-63-7 Molecular Formula: C16H34O4 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane Properties Melting point6 °C Boiling point55-57 °C7 mm Hg(lit.) Density0.877 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) refractive indexn20/D 1.423(lit.) Flash point149 °F storage temp.2-8°C Water Solubilityimmiscible StabilityUnstable. May contain an inhibitor. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, acids, reducing agents, organic materials, powdered metals. Chemical Properties colourless to light yellow liquid Uses Polymerization initiator Uses Initiates degradation of polypropylene, monomer scavenger in styrene polymerization. Free radical polymerization initiator. General Description Clear, yellow liquid. also for storage and transport mixed with inert solid. Air & Water Reactions…