Di-tert-butyl peroxide

Di-tert-butylperoxide or DTBP (CAS-no. 110-05-4) is a compound that will decompose aerobically and also anaerobically, making it a very interesting fuel source.

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Decomposition reaction:

(CH₃)₃COOC(CH₃)_{3 (g)} → C₂H₆ (g) + 2 (CH₃)₂CO _(g)

Two Canadian scientists, H. O. Pritchard and P. Q. E. Clothier, have demonstrated and suggested the use of DTBP in engines where oxygen is limited, since it will work whether or not oxygen is present.

References

• H. O. Pritchard and P. Q. E. Clothier, "Anaerobic Operations of an Internal Combustion Engine," J. Chem. Soc. Chem. Commun. (1986)