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Benzoyl peroxide

SAJ first grade, ≥98.0% dry basis

Synonym(s):

Dibenzoyl peroxide

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Linear Formula:
(C6H5CO)2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
242.23
Beilstein:
984320
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352120
PubChem Substance ID:

grade

SAJ first grade

Assay

≥98.0% dry basis

form

solid

autoignition temp.

176 °F

contains

~25% water as stabilizer

reaction suitability

reagent type: oxidant

availability

available only in Japan

mp

105 °C (lit.)

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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Application

Widely used initiator, curing agent, and cross-linking agent in polymerization processes.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Org. Perox. B - Skin Sens. 1A

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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Lawrence F Eichenfield et al.
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 11(7), 818-824 (2012-07-11)
Acne is common in adolescents and especially difficult to manage in people with color. A fixed combination of clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide (BPO) (clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/BPO 2.5% gel) was evaluated to determine its utility in treating moderate to severe
Adam J Friedman et al.
The Journal of investigative dermatology, 133(5), 1231-1239 (2012-11-30)
Advances in nanotechnology have demonstrated potential application of nanoparticles (NPs) for effective and targeted drug delivery. Here we investigated the antimicrobial and immunological properties and the feasibility of using NPs to deliver antimicrobial agents to treat a cutaneous pathogen. NPs
Nanette B Silverberg
Cutis, 90(2), 70-72 (2012-09-20)
Acne vulgaris has been linked to milk ingestion, both whole and skim milk. The milk fraction that promotes acne is unknown. Five case reports are presented of male patients aged 14 to 18 years who experienced onset of acne shortly
E J Kang et al.
Journal of food science, 77(7), C818-C823 (2012-07-05)
Residual annatto colorant (norbixin) in fluid Cheddar cheese whey can be bleached. The 2 approved chemical bleaching agents for whey, hydrogen peroxide (HP) and benzoyl peroxide (BP), negatively impact the flavor of dried whey protein. The objective of this study
Suzanne M Jervis et al.
Journal of food science, 78(2), R129-R137 (2013-01-22)
Whey is a value-added product that is utilized in many food and beverage applications for its nutritional and functional properties. Whey and whey products are generally utilized in dried ingredient applications. One of the primary sources of whey is from

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