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Benzoyl peroxide
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Benzoyl peroxide |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | BPO;Benzoyl peroxide;Dibenzoyl peroxide |
| Chinese name | 过氧化苯甲酰 |
| Chinese synonyms | BPO;过氧化二苯甲酰;引发剂BPO |
| Chemical category | Polymerization Initiators |
| CAS No. | 94-36-0 |
| EINECS No. | 202-327-6 |
| Molecular formula | C14H10O4 |
| Molecular weight | 242.23 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.0% (dry basis); water ≤25.0% (wetted); active oxygen ≥6.5%; chloride ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White granular powder (wetted for safety), strong oxidizing agent, thermal free-radical initiator
Application scenarios
Polymerization initiator (styrene, acrylics, unsaturated polyester), curing agent, bleaching agent