| Agent Name | tert-Butyl peroxyacetate |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 107-71-1 |
| Formula | C6-H12-O3 |
| Major Category | Other Classes |
| Synonyms | Ethaneperoxoic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; Lupersol 70; t-Butyl peracetate; t-Butyl peroxyacetate; tert-Butyl peracetate; Trigonox F-C50; Peroxyacetic acid, tert-butyl ester; [ChemIDplus] Acetyl tert-butyl peroxide; Butyl peroxyacetate, tert; Kayabutyl A; Kayabutyl A 50T; Perbutyl A; [CAMEO] UN3101 |
| Category | Peroxides, Organic |
| Description | Liquid; [CAMEO] Solution in 10-30% aliphatic hydrocarbons (Stoddard type): Light yellow liquid with a pungent odor; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] |
| Comments | A strong oxidizer that may cause fire or explosion on contact with combustible materials; Explosive and sensitive to heat and shock; [CAMEO] A moderate eye irritant; Causes respiratory depression, GI bleeding, abnormal liver function results, and effects on spermatogenesis in acute inhalation studies (species not specified); Causes abnormal recording from peripheral motor nerves, proteinuria, hemolysis, and effects on spermatogenesis and male reproductive organs in acute inhalation studies of rats; [RTECS] Solution in 10-30% aliphatic hydrocarbons (Stoddard type, CAS# 8052-41-3): Organic peroxide that may cause fire or explode on heating; A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; Possible carcinogen and mutagen; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Peroxybenzoic acid, t-butyl ester" and "Diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate." |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Lethal Concentration | LC33 (rat) = 8,200 mg/m3/4hr |
| Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organic peroxide type B, liquid." |
| Flammability (NFPA) | |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Hepatotoxin | Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
Agent Name
tert-Butyl peroxyacetate
CAS Number
107-71-1
Formula
C6-H12-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Ethaneperoxoic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; Lupersol 70; t-Butyl peracetate; t-Butyl peroxyacetate; tert-Butyl peracetate; Trigonox F-C50; Peroxyacetic acid, tert-butyl ester; [ChemIDplus] Acetyl tert-butyl peroxide; Butyl peroxyacetate, tert; Kayabutyl A; Kayabutyl A 50T; Perbutyl A; [CAMEO] UN3101
Category
Peroxides, Organic
Description
Liquid; [CAMEO] Solution in 10-30% aliphatic hydrocarbons (Stoddard type): Light yellow liquid with a pungent odor; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
A strong oxidizer that may cause fire or explosion on contact with combustible materials; Explosive and sensitive to heat and shock; [CAMEO] A moderate eye irritant; Causes respiratory depression, GI bleeding, abnormal liver function results, and effects on spermatogenesis in acute inhalation studies (species not specified); Causes abnormal recording from peripheral motor nerves, proteinuria, hemolysis, and effects on spermatogenesis and male reproductive organs in acute inhalation studies of rats; [RTECS] Solution in 10-30% aliphatic hydrocarbons (Stoddard type, CAS# 8052-41-3): Organic peroxide that may cause fire or explode on heating; A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; Possible carcinogen and mutagen; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Peroxybenzoic acid, t-butyl ester" and "Diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate."
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC33 (rat) = 8,200 mg/m3/4hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organic peroxide type B, liquid."
Flammability (NFPA)
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatotoxin, Secondary
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.