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  8. Dilauroyl peroxide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Dilauroyl peroxide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11393456
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500 g

Description

Lauroyl peroxide acts as a bleaching agent, drying agent for fats, oils and waxes. Further, it serves as a polymerization initiator as well as vulcanizing agent. In addition to this, it plays an important role for high-pressure polyethylene and food used in bleaching agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Lauroyl peroxide acts as a bleaching agent, drying agent for fats, oils and waxes. Further, it serves as a polymerization initiator as well as vulcanizing agent. In addition to this, it plays an important role for high-pressure polyethylene and food used in bleaching agent.

Solubility
Soluble in oils and organic solvents. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with acids, bases, metals, reducing agents, powdered metals, strong reducing agents and combustible material.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 105-74-8
Molecular Formula C24H46O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 398.628
MDL Number MFCD00008964
InChI Key YIVJZNGAASQVEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym lauroyl peroxide, dilauroyl peroxide, dodecanoyl peroxide, peroxide, bis 1-oxododecyl, laurydol, laurox, alperox c, dodecanoic peroxyanhydride, dyp-97f, peroxyde de lauroyle
PubChem CID 7773
ChEBI CHEBI:82479
IUPAC Name dodecanoyl dodecaneperoxoate
SMILES CCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OOC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCC

Specifications

Melting Point 53°C to 57°C
Density 0.91
Quantity 100 g
UN Number UN3106
Beilstein 1804936
Solubility Information Soluble in oils and organic solvents. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 398.63
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material Lauroyl peroxide

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Lauroyl peroxide
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Organic peroxide Type C & D
 Hazard Statement
  • H242-Heating may cause a fire.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P234-Keep only in original container.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Lauroyl peroxide

RUO – Research Use Only

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