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743003

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Butanone peroxide

technical

Synonym(s):

Ethyl methyl ketone peroxide, Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide

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Linear Formula:
C2H5C(OOH)(CH3)OOC(OOH)(CH3)C2H5
CAS Number:
1338-23-4
Molecular Weight:
210.22
Beilstein:
1759757
MDL number:
MFCD00042641
UNSPSC Code:
12352120
PubChem Substance ID:
329765606
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

technical

form

liquid

contains

2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol-diisobutyrate as stabilizer

reaction suitability

reagent type: oxidant

refractive index

n20/D 1.432

density

1.053 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroperoxide
peroxide

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCC(C)(OO)OOC(C)(CC)OO

InChI

1S/C8H18O6/c1-5-7(3,11-9)13-14-8(4,6-2)12-10/h9-10H,5-6H2,1-4H3

InChI key

WFUGQJXVXHBTEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Reactant for:
  • Studies of the adiabatic runaway reaction of Me Et Ketone peroxide
  • Quantitation of metal ions in archaeological glass via abrasive stripping square-wave voltammetry
  • Imaging of hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen peroxide-scavenging substances by photon emission
  • Synthesis of oligonucleotides via phosphoramidite method
  • Oxidation of nucleoside phosphites into phosphates
  • Comparing the relative effectiveness of human plasma glutathione peroxidase as a catalyst for reduction of hydroperoxidases

Analyte for direct electrochemical catalystis of immobilized Hb in an ethanol-water mixture

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H226,H242,H302,H314

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 3 - Org. Perox. D - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

5.2 - Organic peroxides and self-reacting hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

132.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

56 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 5: Self-reactive substances
Organic peroxides
Hazardous rank I
1st self-reactive materials

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

743003-VAR:
743003-100ML:4548173314600
743003-BULK:
743003-500ML:4548173314617

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BCCF7634
BCCB0718
BCBV4363
BCBV2664
BCBG4416V

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F T Fraunfelder et al.
American journal of ophthalmology, 110(6), 635-640 (1990-12-15)
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide is a commonly used catalyst in various industries. We studied 19 eyes with a single exposure to methyl ethyl ketone peroxide that developed clinical patterns of mild injury, moderate injury, severe injury, or delayed keratitis. Delayed
M Ando et al.
Toxicology and applied pharmacology, 81(3 Pt 1), 517-524 (1985-12-01)
Some new aspects of damage to cytochrome P-450 peroxidase activities by a toxic peroxide were investigated. Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) damage to cytochrome P-450 and inhibition of cytochrome P-450-mediated peroxidase activities were studied. In vivo, hepatic microsomal NADH- and
M Ando et al.
Chemico-biological interactions, 55(3), 317-326 (1985-11-01)
The effect of dietary vitamin E on in vivo and in vitro damage by methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) to cytochrome P-450 and its associated enzymatic activity was studied. In vivo, MEKP damaged microsomal cytochrome P-450 and cytochrome P-450-mediated peroxidases
Jing Zhang et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 181(1-3), 1024-1030 (2010-06-18)
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKPO) is widely used in polymer industry. It is highly sensitive to heat, friction, shock, flame or other sources of ignition, causing risks in production, storage and transportation. In this article, MEKPO is synthesized at a
M N Bozdemir et al.
Human & experimental toxicology, 30(12), 2002-2006 (2011-04-22)
Although ingestion of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) is rare, it carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality. This paper reports the first such case from Turkey in which a 70-year-old man unintentionally ingested MEKP in his kitchen. The
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