The product 632651 is used in many applications. Most notably as a source of free radicals for industrial processes. Oxidizing agent in bleaching oils, flour, etc.; catalyst in the plastics industry; and as an initiator in polymerization.
632651
Luperox® A70S, Benzoyl peroxide
70%, remainder water
Synonym(s):
Benzoyl peroxide, Dibenzoyl peroxide
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Linear Formula:
(C6H5CO)2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
242.23
Beilstein:
984320
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
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Assay
70%
form
solid
autoignition temp.
176 °F
reaction suitability
reagent type: oxidant
mp
105 °C (lit.)
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
O=C(OOC(=O)c1ccccc1)c2ccccc2
InChI
1S/C14H10O4/c15-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)17-18-14(16)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H
InChI key
OMPJBNCRMGITSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
Widely used initiator, curing agent, and cross-linking agent in polymerization processes.
Legal Information
Luperox is a registered trademark of Arkema Inc.
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Org. Perox. C - Skin Sens. 1
Storage Class Code
4.1A - Other explosive hazardous materials
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.
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What are some common impurities in Luperox® A70S (Product No. 632651)?
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Sigma-Aldrich does not identify the impurities present in the Product No. 632651. Some expected impurities according to vendor information will be benzoyl chloride and benzoic acid.
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What is the Self Accelerating Decomposition Temperature of Luperox® A70S (Product No. 632651)?
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According to vendor information the self accelerating decomposition temperature of Product No. 632651 is 71°C.
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What is the difference between Luperox and benzoyl peroxide?
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Luperox is benzoyl peroxide. Luperox is a trademark name for the chemical. The two have equivalent CAS numbers and are therefore the same.
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How is Luperox® A70S (Product No. 632651) manufactured?
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As the actual production method for Product No. 632651 is considered proprietary, one could review the literature for more information. Please see the following paper: A. I. Vogel, Practical Organic Chemistry (Longmans, London, 3rd ed., 1954) p 807, describes benzoyl peroxide formation from benzoyl chloride and a cooled solution of sodium peroxide.
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