Chemistry:Paramenthane hydroperoxide

Paramenthane hydroperoxide

Names
IUPAC name 2-hydroperoxy-4-methyl-1-propan-2-ylcyclohexane
Other names Menthyl hydroperoxide
Identifiers
CAS Number	26762-92-5 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	104850
EC Number	247-987-6
PubChem CID	117329
InChI 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
SMILES CC1CCC(C(C1)OO)C(C)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H20O2
Molar mass	172.268 g·mol−1
Appearance	Light yellow liquid (50% solution)
Odor	Distinct
Hazards
Main hazards	Oxidizing, flammable, causes severe burns, explosive decomposition possible above 60°C
Safety data sheet	MSDS
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GHS Signal word	Danger
GHS hazard statements	H242, H314, H373
GHS precautionary statements	P210, P220, P234, P260, P264, P280, P301+330+331, P303+361+353, P304+340, P305+351+338, P310, P314, P321, P363, P370+378, P403+235, P405, P411, P420, P501
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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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.