Diethyl ether peroxide
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Diethyl ether hydroperoxide is the organic compound with the formula C2H5OCH(OOH)CH3. It is a colorless liquid. Diethyl ether hydroperoxide and its condensation products are responsible for the explosive organic peroxides that slowly form upon exposure of diethyl ether to ambient air and temperature conditions.[1][2]
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Molar mass | 106.121 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | colorless liquid |
Density | 1.005 g/cm3 |
Boiling point | 62 to 64 °C (144 to 147 °F; 335 to 337 K) at 18.7 hPa (reduced pressure) |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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