p-Menthane hydroperoxide
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-02
CAS Number: 80-47-7
Molecular Formula: C10H20O2
Molecular Weight: 172.26 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless to slightly yellow viscous liquid
Melting Point: -4°C (approx.)
Boiling Point: 213°C/255.8°C (at 760 mmHg)
Flash Point: 53°C
Usage: Widely used as a polymerization initiator for styrene and its copolymers.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Basic Information | |
| Name | p-Menthane hydroperoxide |
| CAS Number | 80-47-7 |
| Other Names | Peroxide, p-menthane; 8-p-Menthyl hydroperoxide; Peroxide, (1-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl); P-Menthane-8-hydroperoxide; P-menth-8-yl hydroperoxide |
| Chemical Formula | C10H20O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 172.26 g/mol |
| Physical Properties | |
| Physical State | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Odor | Characteristic, mild |
| Density | Approximately 0.92 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | Approximately 242.6°C |
| Refractive Index | Approximately 1.4210 |
| Flash Point | Not determined (due to its peroxide nature, it may be flammable) |
| Solubility | Soluble in organic solvents, miscible with water (limited solubility) |
| Chemical Characteristics | |
| Chemical Reactivity | Reactive; strong oxidizing agent; incompatible with reducing agents, acids, and other oxidizing materials |
| Stability | Stable under normal storage conditions; however, it can decompose explosively if heated or exposed to sparks or flames |
| Applications | |
| Industrial Use | Used as a catalyst in rubber and polymerization reactions; as an initiator in organic synthesis reactions |
| Safety Information | |
| Risk Statements | H242 (Heating may cause a fire or explosion); H314 (Causes severe skin burns and eye damage); H332 (Harmful if inhaled) |
| Safety Statements | P210 (Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. – No smoking); P220 (Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials); P234 (Keep only in the original container); P280 (Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection); P370+P378 (In case of fire: Use … to extinguish); P403+P235 (Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool); and many more |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, dry place away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep the container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated area. Store in accordance with local regulations for peroxides. |
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