Benzoyl peroxide
CAS 94-36-0C14H10O4242.23 g/mol
Benzoyl peroxide is a carbonyl compound.
IUPAC: benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | 217 to 221 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes explosively (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.334 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 79 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 176 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Vapor Pressure | less than 0.1 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Benzoyl peroxide appears as odorless white powder or granules. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999) |
Data: PubChem · Last updated: 4/20/2026
GHS Classification
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Classification data is sourced from ECHA.
Regulatory Compliance
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HS Code(s): 2916
Data: UN Comtrade
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