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Luperox® A75, Benzoyl peroxide
75%, remainder water
Synonym(s):
Benzoyl peroxide, Dibenzoyl peroxide
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
(C6H5CO)2O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
242.23
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
984320
Quality Segment
assay
75%
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
General description
Benzoyl peroxide belongs to a family of peroxides. It consists of two benzoyl groups bridged by peroxide link.Benzoyl peroxide has low solubility in water and ethanol.
Application
Benzoyl peroxide can be used as:
- An oxidizing agent in the synthesis of conducting polypyrrole via inverted emulsion polymerization.
- An mild oxidizing agent and carboxylate source in the synthesis of substituted imides.
- A radical initiator in the preparation of PCL/CNF:MX (poly(ε-caprolactone)/cellulose nanofibrils: compatibilizer) bio-nanocomposites.
Widely used initiator, curing agent, and cross-linking agent in polymerization processes.
Legal Information
Product of Arkema Inc.
Luperox is a registered trademark of Arkema Inc.
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Warning
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Storage Class
4.1A - Other explosive hazardous materials
ppe
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1
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