Dibenzoyl peroxide, 97% (dry wt.), wet with 25% water, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Benzoyl peroxide is widely utilized as a radical initiator to induce polymerizations. It finds applications for acne treatment, for bleaching flour, hair and teeth and for cross-linking polyester resins. It also has major applications in antiseptic and bleaching properties. It serves as a catalyst for polyester thermoset resins and as a hardener to start the polymerization process.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Benzoyl peroxide is widely utilized as a radical initiator to induce polymerizations. It finds applications for acne treatment, for bleaching flour, hair and teeth and for cross-linking polyester resins. It also has major applications in antiseptic and bleaching properties. It serves as a catalyst for polyester thermoset resins and as a hardener to start the polymerization process.

Solubility
Soluble in ether and chloroform. Slightlysoluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizer, reducing agents, acids, bases, alcohols and metals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 94-36-0
• Molecular Formula: C14H10O4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 242.23
• MDL Number: MFCD00003071
• InChI Key: OMPJBNCRMGITSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzoyl peroxide, dibenzoyl peroxide, peroxide, dibenzoyl, benzoperoxide, benzoyl superoxide, acetoxyl, lucidol, benoxyl, panoxyl, benzol peroxide
• PubChem CID: 7187
• ChEBI: CHEBI:82405
• IUPAC Name: benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OOC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2

• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN3104
• Beilstein: 984320
• Merck Index: 14,1116
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ether and chloroform. Slightlysoluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 242.23
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Assay: (dry wt.), wet with 25% water
• Chemical Name or Material: Benzoyl peroxide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Dibenzoyl peroxide, wet with 25% water

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Organic peroxide Type C & D
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Organic peroxide Type C & D

Hazard Statement

• H242-Heating may cause a fire.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P410-Protect from sunlight.
• P411+P235-Store at temperatures not exceeding °C/°F Keep cool.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

RUO – Research Use Only