tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70%

Name: tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019049

About tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70%

tert-Butyl hydroperoxide (CAS 75-91-2) is a monomer offered by Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade) at a purity of 70%. The compound has the formula C4H10O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 90.12 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-hydroperoxy-2-methylpropane. It is also known as 1,1-Dimethylethyl hydroperoxide or tert-Butyl hydroperoxide solution.

It is supplied as a colourless liquid. Literature values give a density of 0.93 g/mL at 25 °C. Keep the material at room temperature in a dry place and protect it from moisture. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include polymerisation, crosslinking and curing, adhesives and coatings and organic synthesis. Our customers for this product work in polymers and plastics and paints and coatings.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies tert-Butyl hydroperoxide in 500 mL, 5 L and 190 / 200 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Polymerisation
Crosslinking & curing
Adhesives & coatings
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70%
Catalogue No.	VQ-019049
CAS Number	75-91-2
IUPAC name	2-hydroperoxy-2-methylpropane
Molecular formula	C₄H₁₀O₂
Molecular weight	90.12 g/mol
Exact mass	90.0681
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	70%
HSN code	29072990
InChIKey	CIHOLLKRGTVIJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)(C)OO
PubChem CID	6410

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Density	0.93 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	29.5 Å²
Storage	Room temperature
Synonyms	1,1-Dimethylethyl hydroperoxide, tert-Butyl hydroperoxide solution, TBHP, T-Butyl hydroperoxide, tert-Butylhydroperoxide, Perbutyl H, t-Butylhydroperoxide, Cadox TBH, Hydroperoxide, 1,1-dimethylethyl, Terc. butylhydroperoxid, Hydroperoxide, tert-butyl, Hydroperoxyde de butyle tertiaire

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

Precautionary statements: P203, P280, P318, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70%?

The CAS Registry Number of tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% is 75-91-2. It is also known as 1,1-Dimethylethyl hydroperoxide, tert-Butyl hydroperoxide solution, TBHP.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70%?

tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% has the molecular formula C4H10O2 and a molecular weight of 90.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-hydroperoxy-2-methylpropane.

Which grade and pack sizes of tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% can I order?

We supply tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% in Synthesis (70%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 190 / 200 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70%?

Yes. Every lot of tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% be shipped internationally?

Yes. tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.

How should tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% be stored?

Room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed and refer to the SDS for full handling guidance.