Benzoyl Peroxide
Product Description
| Product | Benzoyl Peroxide |
| CAS | 94-36-0 |
| Formula | [C6H5C(O)]2O2 |
| Synonym | BP, Acetoxyl, Benzoic acid peroxide, Peroxide, dibenzoyl, Dibenzoyl peroxide |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.3340 |
| Slightly Soluble | in alcohols, veg. oils, water |
| Form | Granular |
| Color | White |
| Active Oxygen | 4.9% |
| Water Content | 23.5 - 26.5% |
| Odor | Slight |
| Assay | 73.5 - 75.5% |
| Melting Point | 103-105 c |
| Molecular weight | 242.23 |
| Flash Point | (cc) 80 c |
| Solubility | nearly all org. solvs. incl. benzene, chloroform, ether |
| Boiling Point | dec. |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Application: Used primarily for the polymerization of a variety of resin systems in the polyester, acrylics, styrenics, olefins, silicones, and rubber industries. Use: OXIDISING |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals |
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