Dicumyl peroxide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Radical initiators

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 80-43-3
• Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₂₂O₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 270.37
• MDL Number: MFCD00036227
• InChI Key: XMNIXWIUMCBBBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: dicumyl peroxide, cumene peroxide, cumyl peroxide, percumyl d, perkadox b, diisopropylbenzene peroxide, perkadox bc, perkadox sb, dicumenyl peroxide, peroxide, bis 1-methyl-1-phenylethyl
• PubChem CID: 6641
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-phenylpropan-2-ylperoxy)propan-2-ylbenzene
• SMILES: CC(C)(C1=CC=CC=C1)OOC(C)(C)C2=CC=CC=C2

• Melting Point: 38.0°C to 41.0°C
• Color: White
• Flash Point: >110°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (Iodometry)
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: [C₆H₅C(CH₃)₂]₂O₂
• Quantity: 100 g
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: insoluble in water. Other solubilities: soluble in most organic solvents
• Formula Weight: 270.37
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Crystals
• Chemical Name or Material: Dicumyl peroxide, 99%

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Dicumyl peroxide

Signal Word

• Danger||Warning

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Organic peroxide Type E & F
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1A
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H242-Heating may cause a fire.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.

RUO – Research Use Only