The product is 85wt. % solution of N,N-diethylhydroxylamine. The reaction of N,N-diethylhydroxylamine with tert-butylhydroperoxide has been studied. It participates in the preparation of symmetrical and an isomeric mixture of unsymmetrical phthalocyanines. It undergoes degradation on exposure to radiation and affords light hydrocarbons. Qualitative and quantitative analyses of the produced hydrocarbons have been reported. It also participates in the conversion of quinones and quinonemonosulfonimide to the corresponding hydroquinones and sulfonylaminophenols, respectively.