6285-32-1

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propan-2-yl hydroperoxide
• Synonyms: Hydroperoxide, 1-(4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl)-1-methylethyl; Hydroperoxide, p-tert-butyl-alpha,alpha-dimethylbenzyl
• CAS NO: 6285-32-1
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₂₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 208.2967
• Mol File: 6285-32-1.mol
• Article Data: 4

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 314.6°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 144.1°C
• Density: 0.991g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000195mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.498
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propan-2-yl hydroperoxide(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propan-2-yl hydroperoxide(6285-32-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propan-2-yl hydroperoxide(6285-32-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 6285-32-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propan-2-yl hydroperoxide is an organic compound that belongs to the class of hydroperoxides. It is commonly used as a radical initiator in the polymerization process, as well as a cross-linking agent for polymers and resins. This chemical is highly reactive and can decompose explosively in certain conditions, making it potentially hazardous to handle. It is important to handle and store 2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)propan-2-yl hydroperoxide with care and in accordance with proper safety protocols to avoid accidents and ensure safe use.

Upstream product

• 98-82-8 Isopropylbenzene 
• 4132-49-4 p-tert.-Butyl-cumol 

Downstream Products

• 98-54-4 para-tert-butylphenol 
• 67-64-1 acetone 

Relevant articles and documents

Acid Decomposition of p-tert-Butylcumene Hydroperoxide to p-tert-Butylphenol and Acetone

p-tert-Butyphenol is a valuable product of basic organic synthesis, widely used in various branches of industry. The relationships of acid decomposition of p-tert-butylcumene hydroperoxide to p-tert-butylphenol and acetone as one of the key steps of the alternative method for p-tert-butylphenol synthesis were studied. The influence exerted by temperature, catalyst concentration, and initial concentration of p-tert-butylcumene hydroperoxide on its acid decomposition was examined. Conditions ensuring preparation of p-tert-butylphenol in 92% yield were found. A kinetic model of the acid decomposition of p-tert-butylcumene hydroperoxide in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid was constructed; it adequately describes the experimental data and allows substantiation of the reaction mechanism.

Hydroperoxide method for the synthesis of p-tert-butylphenol

The results of studies related to the development of a highly selective three-stage method for the synthesis of p-tert-butylphenol along with acetone are presented. The alkylation of isopropylbenzene with tert-butyl alcohol in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid makes it possible to obtain only the para-isomer of tert-butylcumene. For the liquid-phase aerobic oxidation of p-tert-butylcumene in the presence of the phthalimide catalysts, the hydrocarbon conversion reaches 45% with a selectivity of hydroperoxide formation of 90–95%. The process of acid decomposition of p-tert-butylcumene hydroperoxide to p-tert-butylphenol and acetone was studied. Conditions providing the production of p-tert-butylphenol in a yield of 90% were found.