Description

Diphenylmethyl Peroxydicarbonate is a specialized organic peroxide initiator widely used in polymerization processes. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently generate free radicals under controlled conditions, enabling the synthesis of high-performance polymers with specific molecular architectures. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the polymer and specialty chemical industries seeking to produce materials with tailored properties such as clarity, thermal stability, and controlled molecular weight.

Application

• Polymerization Initiator: A key free-radical initiator for the bulk, solution, and suspension polymerization of vinyl monomers like vinyl chloride, ethylene, and styrene.
• Production of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Used in the manufacture of PVC resins, contributing to controlled molecular weight and improved thermal stability of the final polymer.
• Synthesis of Specialty Polymers: Facilitates the production of acrylic polymers, polystyrene, and other copolymers where precise initiation kinetics are required.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in the curing and cross-linking of unsaturated polyester resins and other thermosetting systems.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as an oxidizing agent in specific organic synthesis reactions to introduce peroxide functionalities.
• Modifier for Polymer Properties: Used to control branching and graft copolymerization, influencing the final material's mechanical and chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diphenylmethyl Peroxydicarbonate
CAS No.	2144-45-8
Molecular Formula	C15H14O6
Molecular Weight	290.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(phenylmethyl) Peroxydicarbonate; Dibenzyl Peroxydicarbonate; Peroxydicarbonic Acid, Bis(phenylmethyl) Ester; Benzyl Peroxydicarbonate; (Benzyloxy)carbonyloxy Benzyl Carbonate; DBPD; BPD; NSC 403120
EINECS	218-396-7

Quality Control

Our Diphenylmethyl Peroxydicarbonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, active oxygen content, and stability. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability for your critical polymerization processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Maintain storage temperature as recommended on the specific product label or Safety Data Sheet (typically below 30°C/86°F). Isolate from incompatible materials such as reducing agents, strong acids, bases, and other peroxides. Due to its nature as a peroxide, monitor for stability and do not store for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Oxygen)	≥ 98.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0 %
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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