3159-98-6

Basic information

• Product Name: 1,4-bis(2-hydroperoxypropan-2-yl)benzene
• Synonyms: 1,4-bis(2-hydroperoxypropan-2-yl)benzene
• CAS NO: 3159-98-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₈O₄
• Molecular Weight: 226.27
• EINECS: 608-649-7
• Mol File: 3159-98-6.mol

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 403.2°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 197.7°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.145g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 3.16E-07mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.522
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1,4-bis(2-hydroperoxypropan-2-yl)benzene(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1,4-bis(2-hydroperoxypropan-2-yl)benzene(3159-98-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1,4-bis(2-hydroperoxypropan-2-yl)benzene(3159-98-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 3159-98-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Rubber and Plastics Industry:
1,4-bis(2-hydroperoxypropan-2-yl)benzene is used as a cross-linking agent for enhancing the strength and durability of rubber and plastic products. Its ability to form covalent bonds between polymer chains contributes to the improved mechanical properties of the final products.
Used in Polymerization Inhibition:
In the manufacturing of polystyrene and polyethylene, 1,4-bis(2-hydroperoxypropan-2-yl)benzene is used as a polymerization inhibitor. It helps control the rate of polymerization, preventing undesired side reactions and ensuring the production of high-quality polymers with consistent properties.

InChI:InChI=1/C12H18O4/c1-11(2,15-13)9-5-7-10(8-6-9)12(3,4)16-14/h5-8,13-14H,1-4H3

Synthetic route

α,α,α',α'-tetramethyl-1,4-benzenedimethanol (2948-46-1) → p-diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide (3159-98-6)

Conditions	Yield
With sulfuric acid; dihydrogen peroxide In toluene at 50℃; for 5h;	99%

1,4-bis(1-methylethyl)benzene (100-18-5) → 1-(4-isopropyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-ethyl hydroperoxide (98-49-7) + p-diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide (3159-98-6)

Conditions	Yield
With calcium hydroxide; air; manganese(II) at 112℃;
liquid phase -oxidation;

1,4-bis(1-methylethyl)benzene (100-18-5) → p-diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide (3159-98-6)

Conditions	Yield
With sodium hydroxide; 1-(4-isopropyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-ethyl hydroperoxide; oxygen at 90℃; Reagens 4: Stearinsaeure;
With air at 90℃;
With air; 1-(4-isopropyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-ethyl hydroperoxide at 110℃;

1,4-bis(1-methylethyl)benzene (100-18-5) + air + manganese catalysts + cobalt catalysts → 1-(4-isopropyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-ethyl hydroperoxide (98-49-7) + p-diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide (3159-98-6)

Conditions	Yield
at 85℃; Kinetics;
at 110℃; Kinetics;

p-diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide (3159-98-6) → α,α,α',α'-tetramethyl-1,4-benzenedimethanol (2948-46-1)

Conditions	Yield
With methanol; sodium carbonate
With triethylamine at 110 - 120℃;

p-diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide (3159-98-6) → hydroquinone (123-31-9)

Conditions	Yield
With phosphoric acid
With sulfuric acid
With sulfuric acid; acetone

p-diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide (3159-98-6) → α,α-dimethyl-p-isopropylbenzyl alcohol (3445-42-9) + α,α,α',α'-tetramethyl-1,4-benzenedimethanol (2948-46-1) + 1-(4-isopropyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-ethyl hydroperoxide (98-49-7) + hydroxyhydroperoxide of p-diisopropylbenzene (2948-45-0)

Conditions	Yield
barium naphthenate In various solvent(s) at 120℃; Product distribution; Rate constant; other temperature; other catalysts; the catalysts conc.; activity of catal;;	A 2.7 (unit not given) B 97.3 (unit not given) C 0.048 mol D n/a

p-diisopropylbenzene dihydroperoxide (3159-98-6) + water (7732-18-5) + iron(II) (7439-89-6) + acrylonitrile (107-13-1) → radicals

Conditions	Yield
at 25℃; Rate constant; sowie bei 40grad;

Upstream product

• 100-18-5 1,4-bis(1-methylethyl)benzene 
• 2948-46-1 α,α,α',α'-tetramethyl-1,4-benzenedimethanol 

Downstream Products

• 2948-46-1 α,α,α',α'-tetramethyl-1,4-benzenedimethanol 
• 123-31-9 hydroquinone 
• 3445-42-9 α,α-dimethyl-p-isopropylbenzyl alcohol 
• 98-49-7 1-(4-isopropyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-ethyl hydroperoxide 
• 2948-45-0 hydroxyhydroperoxide of p-diisopropylbenzene 

Relevant articles and documents

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