Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used for curing unsaturated polyester resins
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used as disinfectants – e.g. peracetic acid formulations in food technology
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used as oxidizing agents (e.g. for phenols and peroxide complexes)
CAS Number: 75-91-2
EC Number: 200-915-7
MDL number: MFCD00002130
Linear Formula: (CH3)3COOH
Molecular Formula : C4H10O2
Molecular Weight: 90.12 g/mol
SYNONYMS:
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Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is an organic chemical compound belonging to the hydroperoxide group and occurs in the form of a colorless, pungent-smelling liquid.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is the simplest tertiary hydroperoxide.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) can be obtained by reacting tert -butyl alcohol with hydrogen peroxide in acidic solution ( sulfuric acid ).
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is widely used in a variety of oxidation processes.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) has a role as an antibacterial agent and an oxidising agent.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is the organic compound with the formula (CH3)3COOH.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is one of the most widely used hydroperoxides in a variety of oxidation processes, like the Halcon process.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is normally supplied as a 69–70% aqueous solution.
Compared to hydrogen peroxide and organic peracids, Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is less reactive and more soluble in organic solvents.
Overall, Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is renowned for the convenient handling properties of its solutions.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP)'s solutions in organic solvents are highly stable.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is an alkyl hydroperoxide in which the alkyl group is tert-butyl.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 000 to < 1 000 000 tonnes per annum.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP), also known as dimethylethyl hydroperoxide or TBHP, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as organic hydroperoxides.
These are organic compounds comprising the hydroperoxide functional group, with the general formula [O-O]2-.
Based on a literature review a significant number of articles have been published on Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP).
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) has been identified in human blood as reported by (PMID: 31557052 ).
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is not a naturally occurring metabolite and is only found in those individuals exposed to this compound or its derivatives.
Technically, Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is part of the human exposome.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) belongs to the class of organic compounds known as organic hydroperoxides.
These are organic compounds comprising the hydroperoxide functional group, with the general formula [O-O]2-.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is one of the most commonly used alkyl hydrogen organic peroxides.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is generally a colorless or light yellow transparent non-volatile liquid, slightly soluble in water, and miscible with organic solvents.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is an alkyl hydroperoxide in which the alkyl group is tert-butyl.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is incompatible with powdered metals, strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids, alkalis and heavy metals.
The decomposition products of Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) are tert-butyl alcohol (TBA) and a small amount of acetone.
The equipment is non-corrosive, so the requirements for the device are not high.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is a very important organic synthesis intermediate.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is a cross-linking agent mainly used in unsaturated polyester cross-linking under medium and high temperature conditions.
USES and APPLICATIONS of TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE (TBHP):
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is an initiator for (co)polymerization of styrene, butadiene, acrylonitrile and (meth)acrylates.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used curing agent for vinylester resins.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used high purity reagent in pharmaceutical and fine chemicals synthesis.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used viscosity breaker for oilfield fracking.
As an organic peroxide, Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) has a wide range of uses.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) can be used as initiator for radical polymerization – production of mass plastics
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used for crosslinking and modifying plastics
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used for curing unsaturated polyester resins
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used as disinfectants – e.g. peracetic acid formulations in food technology
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used as oxidizing agents (e.g. for phenols and peroxide complexes)
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used in wastewater treatment
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used in Sharpless epoxidation (epoxidation of primary or secondary allylic alcohols)
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used in the Halcon process for the production of organic compounds (e.g. propylene oxide , ethylene glycol ).
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Release to the environment of Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites: Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used in the following products: polymers.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used in the following areas: formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used for the manufacture of: chemicals.
Release to the environment of Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) can occur from industrial use: as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and as processing aid.
Release to the environment of Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) solution, an organic peroxide, finds extensive utility in numerous oxidation processes.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP), characterized by its tert-butyl alkyl group, serves as a versatile tool in diverse oxidation reactions.
With its dual role as an antibacterial agent and an oxidizing agent, Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) offers a broad range of applications.
Notably, Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) has been observed to play a significant role in peroxynitrite-dependent PC12 cell necrosis, a process associated with the peroxidation of membrane lipids and the induction of mitochondrial permeability transition.
In this context, Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) acts as a promoter, facilitating the development of the aforementioned cell necrosis through its involvement in oxidative processes.
Industrial oxidant — Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used as an oxygen transfer reagent in oxidation chemistry.
Propylene oxide production (Halcon process): Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used industrially to epoxidize propene to propylene oxide (with Mo catalysts), with tertiary butanol as a by-product.
Laboratory / fine-chemical oxidations: epoxidations (Sharpless-type or related), oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides, Baeyer-Villiger type oxidations, hydroxylations, radical oxidations.
Polymer chemistry: Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used radical initiator or co-initiator for some polymerizations (less commonly than dialkyl peroxides).
Specialty organic synthesis: source of tert-butyl peroxy radicals in many transformations.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is widely used in a variety of oxidation processes.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) can be used for the market segments: polymer production, thermoset composites, acrylics, pharma and oilfield with their different applications/functions.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used as an initiator for radical polymerization and in various oxidation process such as sharpless epoxidation.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is involved in osmium catalyzed vicinal hydroxylation of olefins under alkaline conditions.
Furthermore, Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used in catalytic asymmetric oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides using binaphthol as a chiral auxiliary and in the oxidation of dibenzothiophenes.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) plays an important role for the introduction of peroxy groups in organic synthesis.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used as an initiator for radical polymerization and in various oxidation process such as sharpless epoxidation.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is involved in osmium catalyzed vicinal hydroxylation of olefins under alkaline conditions.
Furthermore, Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used in catalytic asymmetric oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides using binaphthol as a chiral auxiliary and in the oxidation of dibenzothiophenes.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) plays an important role for the introduction of peroxy groups in organic synthesis.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is mainly used as an initiator for free radical reactions or polymerization reactions in industry.
The decomposition products of Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) are acidic compared to most other initiators.
The decomposition activation energy of the O-O bond in Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is low and can be used as an improver to increase the cetane number of diesel fuel.
Under the action of a metal catalyst, Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) can also serve as an oxygen donor to selectively oxidize unsaturated hydrocarbons such as acetals, allyl alcohol compounds, and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) can be used as a catalyst for polymerization reactions.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) can be used as an introduction agent for peroxide groups in substituent reactions.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is a primary organic oxidant that is easily explosive at high temperatures.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) can also be used as a desiccant and polymerization agent for unsaturated melamine resin coatings.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used initiator, organic synthesis intermediate.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is also commonly used in the dyeing and printing of cotton, viscose, silk, nylon and other fibers and fabrics.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used for dyeing polyester/viscose blended fabrics.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) can be used alone or for stitching.
After dyeing viscose fabrics, Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) can be used to dye viscose fabrics.
-Application of Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP):
Industrially, Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used to prepare propylene oxide.
In the Halcon process, molybdenum-based catalysts are used for this reaction:
(CH3)3COOH + CH2=CHCH3 → (CH3)3COH + CH2OCHCH3
The byproduct t-butanol can be dehydrated to isobutene and converted to MTBE.
On a much smaller scale, Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is used to produce some fine chemicals by the Sharpless epoxidation.
FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS & BENEFITS of TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE (TBHP):
*Convenient handling (in solution):
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) solutions (≈70%) are easier to handle than some peroxides — reasonably stable when formulated with appropriate stabilizers and stored properly.
*Selective oxidant:
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) can provide selective oxidation pathways (e.g., allylic oxidations, epoxidation) under appropriate catalytic systems.
*Solvent compatibility:
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is soluble in many organic solvents — useful for homogeneous organic reactions.
*Less aggressive than some peracids:
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is often milder than peracids in certain reactions while providing good yields.
CHARACTERISTICS of TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE (TBHP):
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is a colorless, flammable, pungent-smelling liquid.
Furthermore, Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is a strong oxidizing agent.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is thermally unstable.
A DSC measurement shows an exothermic decomposition starting at 85 °C with a heat of reaction of −1054 J g −1 or −95.0 kJ mol −1 .
ALTERNATIVE PARENTS of TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE (TBHP):
*Peroxols
*Alkyl hydroperoxides
*Hydrocarbon derivatives
SUBSTITUENTS of TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE (TBHP):
*Hydroperoxide
*Alkyl hydroperoxide
*Peroxol
*Hydrocarbon derivative
*Organooxygen compound
*Aliphatic acyclic compound
SYNTHESIS AND PRODUCTION of TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE (TBHP):
Many synthetic routes of Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) are available, e.g. by the auto-oxidation of isobutane.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) floats and mixes slowly with water.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is a watery odorless colorless liquid.
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) floats on and dissolves slowly in water.
KEY PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (PRACTICAL VALUES) of TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE (TBHP):
Appearance:
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is a colorless liquid (typically pungent, acrid odor).
Formula / MW:
C₄H₁₀O₂ ; 90.12 g•mol⁻¹.
Typical commercial concentration of Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP):
commonly supplied as ~70% w/w aqueous solution (many industrial grades) — also available diluted in organic solvents or as other concentrations.
Density: ≈ 0.93–0.94 g•cm⁻³ (liquid).
Melting point: around −3 to −8 °C (literature values vary by source).
Boiling point / volatility:
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) decomposes on heating; reported low-pressure boiling points (e.g. ~37 °C at low pressure), but Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) decomposes at or near atmospheric distillation temperatures — treat by vendor data, not simple bp.
Solubility:
Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is miscible with many organic solvents; appreciable solubility in water (commercial solutions are aqueous).
Log P (estimated): ~1.2 (moderately lipophilic).
Chemical class:
organic hydroperoxide (an organic peroxide / oxidizing compound).
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE (TBHP):
CAS Number: 75-91-2
Molecular Weight: 90.12
Beilstein: 1098280
MDL number: MFCD00002130
PubChem Substance ID: 24869433
Physical state: Liquid
Color: No data available
Odor: No data available
Melting point/freezing point: No data available
Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Flash point: 43 °C - closed cup
Autoignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
pH: No data available
Viscosity: No data available
Water solubility: No data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No data available
Vapor pressure: No data available
Density: 0.808 g/cm3
Relative density: No data available
Relative vapor density: No data available
Particle characteristics: No data available
Explosive properties: Not classified as explosive
Oxidizing properties: None
Other safety information: No data available
Physical Properties:
Boiling point: 37 °C (20 hPa)
Density: 0.94 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Flash point: 38 °C
Melting Point: -3 °C
Vapor pressure: 232 hPa (60 °C)
Refractive Index: 1.3870 (20 °C)
Solubility: 130 - 150 g/l
Chemical Properties:
Chemical formula: C4H10O2
Molar mass: 90.122 g·mol−1
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Density: 0.935 g/mL
Melting point: −3 °C (27 °F; 270 K)
Boiling point: 37 °C (99 °F; 310 K) at 2.0 kPa
Solubility in water: Miscible
log P: 1.23
Acidity (pKa): 12.69
Basicity (pKb): 1.31
Refractive index (nD): 1.3870
Std enthalpy of formation (ΔfH⦵298): −294±5 kJ/mol
Std enthalpy of combustion (ΔcH⦵298): 2.710±0.005 MJ/mol
Melting Point: -2.8°C
Color: Colorless
Density: 0.9400g/mL
Boiling Point: 37.0°C (15.0 mmHg)
Flash Point: 43°C
Linear Formula: (CH3)3COOH
Refractive Index: 1.3860 to 1.3880
Beilstein: 01,IV,1616
Fieser: 01,88; 02,49; 03,37; 05,75; 06,81; 07,43; 08,62; 09,78; 10,64
Merck Index: 14,1570
Formula Weight: 90.12
Physical Form: Liquid
Chemical Name or Material: tert-Butyl hydroperoxide
Melting point: -2.8 °C
Boiling point: 37 °C (15 mmHg)
Density: 0.937 g/mL at 20 °C
Vapor pressure: 62 mmHg at 45 °C
Refractive index: n20/D 1.403
Flash point: 85 °F
Storage temp.: 2-8°C
pKa: pK1: 12.80 (25°C)
Form: Liquid
Color: Clear colorless
Water Solubility: Miscible
LogP: 1.230 (est)
Linear Formula: (CH3)3COOH
CAS Number: 75-91-2
Molecular Weight: 90.12
Beilstein: 1098280
MDL number: MFCD00002130
UNSPSC Code: 12162002
PubChem Substance ID: 24869433
NACRES: NA.23
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight: C4H10O2 = 90.12
Physical State (20 deg.C): Liquid
Storage Temperature: Refrigerated (0-10°C)
Condition to Avoid: Heat Sensitive
CAS RN: 75-91-2
Reaxys Registry Number: 1098280
PubChem Substance ID: 87560345
Merck Index (14): 1570
MDL Number: MFCD00002130
Common name: Tertiary-butyl hydroperoxide, TBHP (t-BuOOH)
IUPAC / systematic name: 2-Methylpropane-2-peroxol (often written as tert-butyl hydroperoxide)
CAS number: 75-91-2
EC / EINECS number: 200-915-7
Molecular formula: C₄H₁₀O₂ (structural: (CH₃)₃C–OOH)
Molar mass (molecular weight): 90.12 g·mol⁻¹
Formulation: 70% in water
Physical State: Liquid
Solubility: Soluble in water (130 - 150 mg/ml at 20° C), ethanol, ethyl ether, carbon tetrachloride, and esters
Storage: Store at 4° C
Melting Point: -3° C (lit.)
Boiling Point: 96° C (dec.)
Density: 0.94 g/mL at 20° C
Refractive Index: n20D 1.39
IC50: Plasmodium falciparum: IC50 = 203 µM
pK Values: pKa: 12.8 at 20 C
FIRST AID MEASURES of TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE (TBHP):
-Description of first-aid measures:
*General advice:
First aiders need to protect themselves.
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
Immediately call in physician.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/ shower.
Call a physician immediately.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Call a physician immediately.
Do not attempt to neutralise.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE (TBHP):
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE (TBHP):
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Remove container from danger zone and cool with water.
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE (TBHP):
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Tightly fitting safety goggles
*Skin protection:
Handle with gloves.
Wash and dry hands.
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Splash contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,2 mm
Break through time: 60 min
*Body Protection:
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter type ABEK
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE (TBHP):
-Precautions for safe handling:
*Advice on safe handling:
Work under hood.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
*Hygiene measures:
Immediately change contaminated clothing.
Apply preventive skin protection.
Wash hands and face after working with substance.
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.
*Storage stability:
Recommended storage temperature:
2 - 8 °C
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of TERTIARY BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE (TBHP):
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available