1338-23-4
Product Name:
2-Butanone peroxide
Formula:
C8H18O6
Synonyms:
2-Butanone peroxide solution;Ethyl methyl ketone peroxide;Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide;Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide solution
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide is a colorless liquid. Strong irritant to skin and tissue. Used as an initiator for room temperature cure of unsaturated polyester resins. |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Typical odor-resembles that of acetone. |
| Boiling Point | 244 °F at 760 mmHg (Decomposes) (NIOSH, 2023) |
| Flash Point | 180 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Solubility | 1 to 5 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.17 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Vapor Density | Component 2 (83.33%: LACTOSE): 6.69 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air) |
| Vapor Pressure | less than 0.01 mmHg at 68 °F Component 2 (83.33%: LACTOSE) (NTP, 1992) |
| Stability/Shelf Life | UNSTABLE AGENT WHICH LIKE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE RELEASES OXYGEN. |
| Autoignition Temperature | 1032 °F Component 2 (83.33%: LACTOSE) (NTP, 1992) |
| Decomposition | >80 °C |
| Other Experimental Properties | Strong oxidizing agent |
| Chemical Classes | Other Classes -> Peroxides, Organic |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Flammables GHS02  Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H242:Self-reactive substances and mixtures; and Organic peroxides H302:Acute toxicity,oral H314:Skin corrosion/irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P220:Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P310:Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P410:Protect from sunlight. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 210.22 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 1.3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 6 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 7 |
| Exact Mass | 210.11033829 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 210.11033829 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 77.4 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 14 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 146 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 2 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
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Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide is a colorless liquid. Strong irritant to skin and tissue. Used as an initiator for room temperature cure of unsaturated polyester resins.