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byko3y
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Apolo707, H33678 Diethyl ether, Spectrophotometric Grade, 99+%, stab. with copper
Metal Ion Decomposition of Hydroperoxides. IV. Kinetics and Products of Copper Salt Catalyzed Decomposition of t-Butyl Hydroperoxide
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Thanks for the links! This seems to be by far the easiest method of preventing peroxide formation.
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Quote: Originally posted by Apolo707  | | Do you want to say that copper catalyzes the decomposition of organic peroxides into oxygen and the original organic compound? |
Not exactly but close. I think the reason why it's not widely known is because it was a patented monopoly. The patent says "If the ether contains
peroxides, the action of copper results in the formation of a small amount of organic acids" and magnesium hydroxide is recommended for removing these
to apparently give pure ether. Much ether was packaged under this patent by Squibb. Alumina is a one step substitute nowadays.
[Edited on 29-1-2018 by S.C. Wack]
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