tert-Butylhydroperoxide

**Definition:** A direct-acting oxidative stress-inducing agent used to examine the effects of oxidant stress on Ca(2+)-dependent signal transduction in vascular endothelial cells. It is also used as a catalyst in polymerization reactions and to introduce peroxy groups into organic molecules.

**Tree numbers:** - D01.248.497.158.685.750.925 - D01.339.431.374.925 - D01.650.550.750.900 - D02.389.593.374.925

**Synonyms:** - t-Butyl Hydroperoxide - t-Butylhydroperoxide - tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide - tertiary-Butylhydroperoxide