Description and features
Enox YNE-85MO, 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexyne-3, is a yellow oily liquid which has C16H30O4 as chemical formula. This dialkyl peroxide is used as initiator for the (co)polymerization of styrene, besides it is used to crosslink polyethylene, natural rubbers and synthetic rubbers.
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexyne-3 is also known as 2,5-bis(tert-butylperoxy)-2,5-dimethylhex-3-yne and 2,5-Di(tert-butylperoxy)-2,5-dimethyl-3-hexyne.
Availability
Europe: Enox YNE-85MO ➔ on stock in our local warehouses. Our lead time is about one week if delivered in 25 KG PE drums.
South America, South Africa and other markets can also be served, please contact our sales department for more details.
This product (CAS: 1068-27-5) has been registered (FULL) under REACH (EC) 1907/2006.
Product Identification
CAS number | 1068-27-5 |
EC number | 213-944-5 |
HS code | 2909 60 00 |
Half-life data
Activation energy | 38 kcal/mol |
10 hr. half-life temp | 131 °C |
1 hr. half-life temp | 152 °C |
1 min. half-life temp | 194 °C |
Specification
Appearance | Light yellow transparant liquid |
Assay | 84.0 – 86.0 % |
Active oxygen | 9.38 – 9.61 % |
Color | ≤ 100 Hazen |
Hydroperoxide as C16H30O4 | ≤2.0 % |
Packaging
Available packaging: 25 KG PE drums.
Special packaging is available on request.
Storage
Store 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexyne-3 in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area and in line with legal requirements. Keep Enox YNE-85MO away from heat sources, avoid contact with acids, alkalines, heavy metal compounds and reducing agents. The Self Accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT) in original packaging is 80ºC.
MSDS
A Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is available for Enox YNE-85MO and all other products supplied by Vesta Chemicals BV.
An MSDS describes the hazards of a product and explains how a product can be safely handled, used and stored. Besides it provides important regulatory and emergency response information for the purchased product.
Molecular and structural information
Molecular formula | C16H30O4 |
Molecular weight | 286.40 g/mol |
Smiles notation | O(OC(C)(C)C)C(C#CC(OOC(C)(C)C)(C)C)(C)C |
InChi key | ODBCKCWTWALFKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Structural formula | ![]() |
Physicochemical information
Boiling point | Decomposes before boiling |
Bulk density | 0.883 g/cm3 @ 20 ºC |
Flash point | 69 ºC @ 1013 mBar |
Partition coefficient (log Pow) | 6.71 @ 25 ºC |
Solubility in water | 2.2 mg/l @ 20 ºC |
Vapor pressure | 0.014 Pa @ 20 ºC |