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Dicumyl peroxide, 98%
CAS: 80-43-3 | C18H22O2 | 270.372 g/mol
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Catalog number H60442.36
also known as H60442-36
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS80-43-3
IUPAC Name{2-[(2-phenylpropan-2-yl)peroxy]propan-2-yl}benzene
Molecular FormulaC18H22O2
InChI KeyXMNIXWIUMCBBBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(C)(OOC(C)(C)C1=CC=CC=C1)C1=CC=CC=C1
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)White to pale cream
Assay from Suppliers CofA≥97.5% (HPLC)
FormPowder or crystalline powder or crystals
Dicumyl peroxide (DCP) is used:
- in vulcanization of rubber.
- as a cross linking agent in the synthesis of polylactic acid composite fibers.
- in the preparation of polyethylene composites.
- in the synthesis of polyamide 112/ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer blends.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Dicumyl peroxide (DCP) is used: • in vulcanization of rubber. • as a cross linking agent in the synthesis of polylactic acid composite fibers. • in the preparation of polyethylene composites. • in the synthesis of polyamide 112/ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer blends.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and most organic solvents. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store at 4°C. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids.
Dicumyl peroxide (DCP) is used: • in vulcanization of rubber. • as a cross linking agent in the synthesis of polylactic acid composite fibers. • in the preparation of polyethylene composites. • in the synthesis of polyamide 112/ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer blends.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and most organic solvents. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store at 4°C. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Ray A. Dickie.; John D. Ferry. Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Cross-Linked Rubbers. III. Dicumyl Peroxide Vulcanizates of Natural Rubber1. J. Phys. Chem. 1966, 70 (8),2594-2600.
- S. Sapieha.; P. Allard.; Y. H. Zang. Dicumyl peroxide-modified cellulose/LLDPE composites. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 1990, 41 (9-10),2039-2048.