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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Butanone peroxide

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Synonym(s):

Ethyl methyl ketone peroxide, Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide

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Linear Formula:
C2H5C(OOH)(CH3)OOC(OOH)(CH3)C2H5
CAS Number:
1338-23-4
Molecular Weight:
210.22
Beilstein:
1759757
MDL number:
MFCD00042641
UNSPSC Code:
12352120
PubChem Substance ID:
329765606
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

technical

form

liquid

contains

2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol-diisobutyrate as stabilizer

reaction suitability

reagent type: oxidant

refractive index

n20/D 1.432

density

1.053 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroperoxide
peroxide

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCC(C)(OO)OOC(C)(CC)OO

InChI

1S/C8H18O6/c1-5-7(3,11-9)13-14-8(4,6-2)12-10/h9-10H,5-6H2,1-4H3

InChI key

WFUGQJXVXHBTEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Reactant for:
  • Studies of the adiabatic runaway reaction of Me Et Ketone peroxide
  • Quantitation of metal ions in archaeological glass via abrasive stripping square-wave voltammetry
  • Imaging of hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen peroxide-scavenging substances by photon emission
  • Synthesis of oligonucleotides via phosphoramidite method
  • Oxidation of nucleoside phosphites into phosphates
  • Comparing the relative effectiveness of human plasma glutathione peroxidase as a catalyst for reduction of hydroperoxidases

Analyte for direct electrochemical catalystis of immobilized Hb in an ethanol-water mixture

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226,H242,H302,H314

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 3 - Org. Perox. D - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

5.2 - Organic peroxides and self-reacting hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

132.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

56 °C - closed cup

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BCBG4416V

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P J Karhunen et al.
Human & experimental toxicology, 9(3), 197-200 (1990-05-01)
Fatal massive peripheral zonal hepatic necrosis developed in a 47-year-old man who accidentally ingested a solution of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) in dimethyl phthalate. Such solutions contain about 10% active oxygen. The clinical course was characterized by temporary cardiac
Jo-Ming Tseng et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 142(3), 765-770 (2006-08-15)
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKPO) is a typical organic peroxide with thermally unstable nature that has been broadly employed in the manufacturing process of acrylic resins, as a hardening agent for fiberglass-reinforced plastics, and as a curing agent for unsaturated
F T Fraunfelder et al.
American journal of ophthalmology, 110(6), 635-640 (1990-12-15)
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide is a commonly used catalyst in various industries. We studied 19 eyes with a single exposure to methyl ethyl ketone peroxide that developed clinical patterns of mild injury, moderate injury, severe injury, or delayed keratitis. Delayed
M Ando et al.
Toxicology and applied pharmacology, 81(3 Pt 1), 517-524 (1985-12-01)
Some new aspects of damage to cytochrome P-450 peroxidase activities by a toxic peroxide were investigated. Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) damage to cytochrome P-450 and inhibition of cytochrome P-450-mediated peroxidase activities were studied. In vivo, hepatic microsomal NADH- and
Oesophageal stenosis in a child caused by ingestion of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide.
A Prez-Martnez et al.
European journal of pediatrics, 156(12), 976-977 (1998-02-07)
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