Chemical Properties
white to light yellow flakes, crystalline powder
Description
2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-diphenylbutane is one of the decomposition of Dicumylperoxide (DCP). Diallyl orthophthalate (DAOP) is a reactive plasticizer initiated by 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-diphenylbutane for improving polyphenylene oxide (PPO) processing.
Uses
Dicumene is an environment friendly replacement for Antimony Tri-oxide (Sb2O3) and is commonly used as a flame retardant (FR) synergist for polypropylene and polystyrene, especially in expandable polystyrene (EPS).
Reactivity Profile
Adding appropriate modifiers dicumen can improve the performance of the polymer. In the case of heat or light, the product is easy to divide and form a certain free radical. The free radical is more stable due to the resonance of the benzene ring and the hyper-shock effect of methyl. In fact, the modification of Dicumene in the polymer is achieved through the free radical. It is found that when the temperature increases, the half-life of dicumen becomes shorter. The temperature of its decomposition is high. And at 230 degrees, the half-life will reach thirty minutes.
Flammability and Explosibility
Nonflammable
Synthesis
A method for producing 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-diphenylbutane is carried out by using cumene and an organic peroxide as starting materials and reacting them based on thermal decomposition of the organic peroxide.
References
[1] Parent J, et al. Mechanism and selectivity of 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-diphenylbutane mediated addition of vinyltriethoxysilane to polyethylene. European Polymer Journal, 2006; 42: 971-980.
