2-Butanone peroxide
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MedKoo CAT#: 527919

CAS#: 1338-23-4

Description: 2-Butanone peroxide is a peroxygen derivative with potential biocidal use in hospitals. Note: This product is supplied as ~35 wt. % in 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate


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2-Butanone peroxide
CAS# 1338-23-4

Theoretical Analysis

MedKoo Cat#: 527919
Name: 2-Butanone peroxide
CAS#: 1338-23-4
Chemical Formula: C8H18O6
Exact Mass: 210.11
Molecular Weight: 210.226
Elemental Analysis: C, 45.71; H, 8.63; O, 45.66

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Synonym: 2-Butanone peroxide

IUPAC/Chemical Name: 2-Butanone peroxide

InChi Key: WFUGQJXVXHBTEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi Code: InChI=1S/C8H18O6/c1-5-7(3,11-9)13-14-8(4,6-2)12-10/h9-10H,5-6H2,1-4H3

SMILES Code: CC(OOC(CC)(OO)C)(OO)CC

Appearance: ~35 wt. % in 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).

Solubility: Soluble in DMSO

Shelf Life: >3 years if stored properly

Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).

HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.03.00

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Preparing Stock Solutions

The following data is based on the product molecular weight 210.23 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.

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Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.15 mL 5.76 mL 11.51 mL
5 mM 0.23 mL 1.15 mL 2.3 mL
10 mM 0.12 mL 0.58 mL 1.15 mL
50 mM 0.02 mL 0.12 mL 0.23 mL
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