Paramenthane hydroperoxide (PMHP) is an organic peroxide with a distinctive odor. It is used on an industrial scale as a polymerization initiator for emulsion polymerizations. It is usually sold in a light yellow liquid solutions of about 50% strength.[2]
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Paramenthane hydroperoxide
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IUPAC name
2-hydroperoxy-4-methyl-1-propan-2-ylcyclohexane |
Other names
Menthyl hydroperoxide |
Identifiers |
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ChemSpider |
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ECHA InfoCard |
100.043.610 |
EC Number |
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InChI=1S/C10H20O2/c1-7(2)9-5-4-8(3)6-10(9)12-11/h7-11H,4-6H2,1-3H3 Key: OZTWDFWAMMUDHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Properties |
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C10H20O2 |
Molar mass |
172.268 g·mol−1 |
Appearance |
Light yellow liquid (50% solution) |
Odor |
Distinct |
Hazards |
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH): |
Main hazards |
Oxidizing, flammable, causes severe burns, explosive decomposition possible above 60°C[1] |
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Danger |
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H242, H314, H373 |
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P210, P220, P234, P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P314, P321, P363, P370+P378, P403+P235, P405, P411, P420, P501 |
Safety data sheet (SDS) |
MSDS |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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