Description and features
Enox YNE-85MO (2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexyne-3) is a yellow oily liquid with the chemical formula C16H30O4. This dialkyl peroxide serves as an initiator for the (co)polymerization of styrene. Additionally, it crosslinks polyethylene, natural rubbers, and synthetic rubbers.
Additionally, people recognize 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexyne-3 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 in stock in our local warehouses. Our lead time is about one week if delivered in 25 KG PE drums.
We can also serve Canada, South America, South Africa, and other markets. 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 while adhering to legal requirements. Additionally, keep Enox YNE-85MO away from heat sources. Moreover, avoid contact with acids, alkalines, heavy metal compounds, and reducing agents. Finally, note that the Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT) in its original packaging is 80ºC.
MSDS
A Material Safety Data Sheet (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 |