Di-(2-ethylhexyl)peroxydicarbonate (CAS 16111-62-9)
Di-(2-ethylhexyl)peroxydicarbonate (CAS 16111-62-9) is an organic peroxide compound with molecular formula C18H34O6 and molecular weight 346.459. Also known as bis(2-ethylhexyl) peroxydicarbonate, 2-Ethylhexyl percarbonate, Peroxydicarbonic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester. It is commonly used as a crosslinking agent or polymerization initiator in polymer processing in liquid form. Below you can find its complete physical and chemical properties, safety data, GHS hazard classifications, and a catalog of 45 products from 12 verified manufacturers.
CAS Number
16111-62-9
Molecular Formula
C18H34O6
Molecular Weight
346.459
EINECS Number
240-282-4
MDL Number
MFCD00072725
BRN Number
2045610
Chemical Name
Di-(2-ethylhexyl)peroxydicarbonate
Last Updated
7/29/2025
Aliases
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Appearance State
Liquid. Insoluble in water.
Color
Colorless
Odor
No distinct odor
Form
Liquid
Melting Point
< -57
Boiling Point
401.2 (predicted)
Flash Point
160.2
Density
1.072 (predicted)
Vapor Density
>1 (air=1)
Vapor Pressure
0.001 Pa @ 25°C
Refractive Index
1.4450 (est.)
LogP Value
2.73
Merck Index
Not Listed
Solubility
880 mg/L at 25°C
Water Solubility
880 mg/L @ 25°C
Solubility Detail
Soluble in solvents like chloroform, methanol.
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature should be below -15°C, avoid heat or light.
InChI Key
JXUQKZPZJZXZAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
GHS Hazard Symbols
Hazard Class
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Symbols
O
Risk Codes
R7
UN Number
UN 3117
IARC Classification
Not Classified
WGK Germany
1
RTECS Number
-
Auto-ignition Temperature
160.2
TSCA Listed
Listed (Active)
Packing Group
II
Customs Code
2909600000
Occupational Exposure Band (OEB)
Not Specified
Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL)
Not Specified
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH)
Not Specified
Hazard Statements
H315,H242,H318,H317Precautionary Statements
P210,P220,P234,P280,P370+P378,P403+P235,P411,P420,P501,P280,P305+P351+P338,P310,P261,P272,P280,P302+P352,P333+P313,P321,P363,P501,P264,P280,P302+P352,P321,P332+P313,P362Safety Statements
S3/7, S14, S17, S36/37/39
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