tert-Butyl peroxyacetate
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."
Biomedical References
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."
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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