Description and features
Enox 101-50D-pd (2-5-Dimethyl-2-5-di-tert-butylperoxy-hexane on silica, 50%) is a white powder with the chemical formula C16H34O4. It serves as a crosslinking agent for natural rubber and synthetic rubber, including silicone rubber. Additionally, it serves as a modification agent for polypropylene degradation.
Known as di-tert-butyl 1,1,4,4-tetramethyltetramethylene diperoxide, 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-bis(tert-butylhydroperoxy)hexane, and Di-tert-butyl 1,1,4,4-tetramethyltetramethylene diperoxide, Enox 101-50D-pd offers versatile applications in polymer processing.
Availability
Europe: Provided Enox 101-50D-pd is in stock in our local warehouses our lead time is about one week if delivered in 25 KG drums.
We can also serve Canada, South America, South Africa, and other markets. Please contact our sales department for more details.
This substance (CAS: 78-63-7) has been registered under REACH (EC) 1907/2006.
Product Identification
| CAS number | 78-63-7 |
| EC number | 201-128-1 |
| HS code | 2909 60 00 |
Specification
| Appearance | White powder |
| Assay | 49.00 – 51.00 % |
| Active oxygen | 5.50 % |
| Density | 0.30 – 0.50 g/cm3 |
Packaging
Available packaging: 25 KG PE drums.
Special packaging is available on request.
Storage
Store 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-tert-butylperoxy-hexane on silica in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Additionally, keep Enox 101-50D-pd away from heat sources and oxidizing agents to maintain safety and effectiveness.
MSDS
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available for Enox 101-50D-pd and all other products supplied by Vesta Chemicals bv.
An MSDS outlines the hazards of a product and explains how to handle, use, and store the product safely. Besides it provides important regulatory and emergency response information for the purchased product.
Molecular and structural information
| Molecular formula | C16H34O4 |
| Molecular weight | 290.44 g/mol |
| Smiles notation | CC(C)(C)OOC(C)(C)CCC(C)(C)OOC(C)(C)C |
| InChi key | DMWVYCCGCQPJEA-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Structural formula |  |
Physicochemical information
| Bulk density | 450 kg/m3 @ 20 °C |
| Partition coefficient (log Pow) | No data available |
| Melting point | Decomposes before melting |
| SADT | 80 °C |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble (< 0.1 mg/l) |
| Vapour pressure | 2 kPa @ 25°C |