Di-tert-butyl peroxide

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Di-tert-butyl peroxide
Chemical structure of di-tert-butyl peroxide
Identifiers
CAS number [110-05-4]
Properties
Molecular formula C8H18O2
Molar mass 146.23 g/mol
Density 0.8 g/cm³
Boiling point

109-110 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Di-tert-butylperoxide or DTBP is a compound that will decompose aerobically and also anaerobically, making it a very interesting fuel source.

Decomposition reaction:

(CH3)3COOC(CH3)3(g)C2H6 (g) + 2 (CH3)2CO(g)

Two Canadian scientists, H. O. Pritchard and P. Q. E. Clothier, have demonstrated and suggested the use of DTBP in engines where oxygen is limited, since it will work whether or not oxygen is present.

[edit] References