632651
Luperox® A70S, Benzoyl peroxide
70%, remainder water
Synonym(s):
Benzoyl peroxide, Dibenzoyl peroxide
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Assay
70%
form
solid
autoignition temp.
176 °F
reaction suitability
reagent type: oxidant
mp
105 °C (lit.)
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
O=C(OOC(=O)c1ccccc1)c2ccccc2
InChI
1S/C14H10O4/c15-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)17-18-14(16)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H
InChI key
OMPJBNCRMGITSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Org. Perox. C - Skin Sens. 1
Storage Class Code
4.1A - Other explosive hazardous materials
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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What are some common impurities in Luperox® A70S (Product No. 632651)?
Sigma-Aldrich does not identify the impurities present in the Product No. 632651. Some expected impurities according to vendor information will be benzoyl chloride and benzoic acid.
What is the Self Accelerating Decomposition Temperature of Luperox® A70S (Product No. 632651)?
According to vendor information the self accelerating decomposition temperature of Product No. 632651 is 71°C.
How is Luperox® A70S (Product No. 632651) manufactured?
As the actual production method for Product No. 632651 is considered proprietary, one could review the literature for more information. Please see the following paper: A. I. Vogel, Practical Organic Chemistry (Longmans, London, 3rd ed., 1954) p 807, describes benzoyl peroxide formation from benzoyl chloride and a cooled solution of sodium peroxide.
What are the uses for Luperox® A70S (Product No. 632651)?
The product 632651 is used in many applications. Most notably as a source of free radicals for industrial processes. Oxidizing agent in bleaching oils, flour, etc.; catalyst in the plastics industry; and as an initiator in polymerization.
What is the difference between Luperox and benzoyl peroxide?
Luperox is benzoyl peroxide. Luperox is a trademark name for the chemical. The two have equivalent CAS numbers and are therefore the same.
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