Chemistry name: | tert-butylperphthalic acid |
M Formula: | (CH3)3COOOCC6H4COOH |
Properties: | |
White crystals. Mp 96–99C. Insoluble in water; soluble in cool 5% alkaline solutions and in alcohols; moderately soluble in oxygenated organic solvents, chlorinated hydrocarbons and polyester monomers; slightly soluble in petroleum hydrocarbons. | |
Grade: | |
95% pure. | |
Hazard: | |
Oxidizing agent. Do not store near combustible materials. | |
Use: | |
Polymerization catalyst and oxidizing agent. | |