Synonym(s): Benzoyl peroxide moistened with water; BPO; Benzoyl peroxide; Diacyl peroxide; Dibenzoyl peroxide
Empirical Formula: C14H10O4
Linear Formula: (C6H5CO)2O2
Formula Weight: 242.23
MDL Number: MFCD00003071
Purity: 75%
Melting Point: 103 °C(lit.)
Storage: 2-8°C
Beilstein Registry Number: 984320
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H241-H317-H319-H334
Precautionary statements: P220-P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P342 + P311-P411 + P235
Risk Statements (Europe): 3-7-36-43
Safety Statements (Europe): 3/7-14-26-35-36/37/39
Hazard Codes (Europe): E,Xi