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Luperox® DHD-9, 2-Butanone peroxide solution

~32 wt. % in phthalate-free plasticizer mixture

Synonym(s):

2-Butanone peroxide solution, Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide solution

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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:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24874434
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

100

reaction suitability

reagent type: oxidant

concentration

~32 wt. % in phthalate-free plasticizer mixture

refractive index

n20/D 1.437

density

0.99 g/mL at 25 °C

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

Polymerization initiator

Legal Information

Product of Arkema Inc.
Luperox is a registered trademark of Arkema Inc.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H242,H314,H361d,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Org. Perox. D - Repr. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

5.2 - Organic peroxides and self-reacting hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

165.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

74 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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J Chaudiere et al.
Neurotoxicology, 9(2), 173-179 (1988-01-01)
Rats fed a vitamin E-deficient diet from age 3-10 weeks were either maintained on a vitamin E-deficient diet or fed a vitamin E-enriched diet for 8 subsequent weeks. The content of vitamin E, endoperoxide-derived malonaldehyde, lipofluorescent material and polyunsaturated fatty
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
M N Bozdemir et al.
Human & experimental toxicology, 30(12), 2002-2006 (2011-04-22)
Although ingestion of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) is rare, it carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality. This paper reports the first such case from Turkey in which a 70-year-old man unintentionally ingested MEKP in his kitchen. The
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
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