Description / Application
Tert-butyl hydroperoxide is an alkyl hydroperoxide in which the alkyl group is tert-butyl. It is widely used in a variety of oxidation processes. It has a role as an antibacterial agent and an oxidising agent.
Identities
| Alternative Name | TBHP |
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| Molecular Formula | C4H10O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 90.12 |
| MFCD | MFCD00002130 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN3105 |
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| Hazard Class | 5.2 (8) |
| Packing Group | II |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H226;H242;H302;H304;H311;H314;H317;H330;H335;H341;H411 |
| Precautionary Statements | P201;P202;P210;P220;P233;P234;P240;P241;P242;P243;P260;P264;P270;P271;P272;P273;P280;P301+P310;P301+P330+P331;P303+P361+P353;P304+P340+P310;P305+P351+P338+P310;P308+P313;P333+P313;P362;P370+P378;P391;P403+P233;P403+P235;P405;P410;P420;P501 |