Common molecules sample 50761

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Empirical formula:	C₁₄H₁₀O₄
a:	8.950 Å
b:	14.240 Å
c:	9.400 Å
α (alpha):	90.00 °
β (beta):	90.00 °
γ (gamma):	90.00 °
Volume:	1198.01 Å³
Space group:	P212121
Calculated density:	1.343 g/cm³
Z:	4
Temperature:	22.0 °C
Formula weight:	242.231 g/mole
R(F):	0.1000
Common name:	Dibenzoyl peroxide
Short description:	An organic compound that is a component of hardener paste.
Keyword:	polymerization initiator
Keyword:	paste
Keyword:	explosive
CSD refcode:	DBEZPO
Layman's explanation:	Dibenzoyl peroxide forms a low viscosity red or white paste and can be used for casting. In industry, it is one of the most frequently used polymerization initiators for compounds including styrene, vinyl acetate, acryl ester, acrylonitrile, diallyl phtalate. Upon heating, dibenzoyl peroxide decomposes; if ignited, the compound will decompose with explosive force and expel a dense, suffocating smoke. Hence, it should be kept away from explosives and any flammable materials. In addition, contamination of dibenzoyl peroxide with compounds such as amine promoters and easily oxidized metals can produce explosive mixtures.
Citation of a publication:	M. Sax, R.K. McMullan; Acta Crystallogr., 22, (1967), 281
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status:	Complete, visible to public

Repository Files:
50761.cif	50761.crt	50761.gif	50761.GIF	50761.ort
50761.pdb	50761.sdt