B01 Peroxyacetone Decomposition

Description
A sample of peroxyacetone burns without setting the filter paper beneath it on fire. This reaction illustrates the explosive nature of organic peroxides like those formed in old bottles of ether. Combustion is complete and immediate.

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Reference
B. Z. Shakhashiri, "Chemical Demonstrations", Vol. 1, The University of Wisconsin Press, Madison ,Wisconsin, (1983) p.48.