Triphenylmethyl hydroperoxide

Triphenylmethyl hydroperoxide

Names
Other names Trityl hydroperoxide
Identifiers
CAS Number	4198-93-0
Properties
Chemical formula	C19H16O2
Molar mass	276.335 g·mol−1
Density	1.27 g/ mL
Melting point	87.5–88.5 °C (189.5–191.3 °F; 360.6–361.6 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

Triphenylmethyl hydroperoxide is the organic compound with the formula (C₆H₅)₃COOH. It is the hydroperoxide (OOH-containing) derivative of triphenylmethane. A colorless solid, it is an unusual example of a thermally robust hydroperoxide. ^[1]

Triphenylmethyl hydroperoxide is prepared from by treating triphenylmethanol with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of acid: ^[1]

(C₆H₅)₃COH + H₂O₂ → (C₆H₅)₃COOH + H₂O

References

1. Rossiter, Bryant E.; Frederick, Michael O. (2013). "Triphenylmethyl Hydroperoxide". Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis. doi:10.1002/047084289X.rt363m.pub2. ISBN   978-0-471-93623-7.