Description

Sodium tert-Butyl Peroxide is a versatile and highly reactive organometallic peroxide compound, primarily used as a powerful initiator and oxidizing agent in organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate controlled radical polymerization and introduce peroxide functionalities under mild conditions, making it a critical reagent for advanced material development. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial-scale manufacturers in the polymer, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking efficient and reliable synthetic pathways.

Application

• Polymerization Initiator: A key component for initiating the free-radical polymerization of monomers like styrene, acrylates, and vinyl chloride to produce various plastics and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where it acts as a source of tert-butoxy radicals.
• Cross-linking Agent: Used to create cross-linked polymer networks, enhancing the thermal and mechanical properties of elastomers and specialty polymers.
• Epoxidation and Oxidation Reactions: Facilitates the selective oxidation of olefins to epoxides and the conversion of alcohols to carbonyl compounds.
• Curing Agent for Silicones and Resins: Promotes the curing and hardening of silicone-based materials and certain unsaturated polyester resins.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic cycles and reaction mechanisms involving peroxide chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium tert-Butyl Peroxide
CAS No.	13250-54-9
Molecular Formula	C4H9NaO2
Molecular Weight	112.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium tert-Butoxide Peroxide; Sodium t-Butyl Peroxide; tert-Butyl Sodium Peroxide; Sodium tert-Butylperoxide; tert-Butoxysodium; TBHP Sodium Salt; Sodium tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide (common misnomer); Sodium peroxide, tert-butyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Sodium tert-Butyl Peroxide is manufactured under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity profiling, and impurity identification, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry benchmarks. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition and oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids, reducing agents, and flammable solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Active Oxygen Content	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in organic solvents (e.g., THF, toluene)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.