tert-Butyl hydroperoxide → 4-(tert-Butylperoxy)-4-methylpentan-2-one

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Assay of the product by GLC indicated 76% product, 17% mesityl oxide, and 1% t-butyl hydroperoxide. The actual yield of product based on the t-butyl hydroperoxide consumed was 82%. Purification of product for GLC standard was accomplished by a double distillation under reduced pressure with a pot temperature of 40°±2° C. Fractions were collected and assayed. Micro analysis found: C, 64.10%; H, 11.10%; O, 24,96%. Calculated: C, 63.79; H, 10.71; O, 25.49; SN-7-249-95. cuts 5, 6, and 7 nD25 1.4170, cuts 1, 2, 3, 4 nD25 1.4167, 1.4167, 1.4167, 1.4169 respectively. Reference IR spectrum R-IR#6.

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