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Trade names | Benzac, Panoxyl, others |
Other names | benzoperoxide, dibenzoyl peroxide (DBPO), BPO |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Professional Drug Facts |
MedlinePlus | a601026 |
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Routes of administration | Topical |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.116 |
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Formula | C14H10O4 |
Molar mass | 242.230 g·mol−1 |
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Density | 1.334 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 103 to 105 °C (217 to 221 °F) decomposes |
Solubility in water | poor mg/mL (20 °C) |
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Benzoyl peroxide (data page) |
Benzoyl peroxide is a chemical compound (specifically, an organic peroxide) with structural formula (C6H5−C(=O)O−)2, often abbreviated as (BzO)2. In terms of its structure, the molecule can be described as two benzoyl (C6H5−C(=O)−, Bz) groups connected by a peroxide (−O−O−). It is a white granular solid with a faint odour of benzaldehyde, poorly soluble in water but soluble in acetone, ethanol, and many other organic solvents. Benzoyl peroxide is an oxidizer, which is principally used in the production of polymers.[4]
Benzoyl peroxide is mainly used in production of plastics[5] and for bleaching flour, hair, plastics and textiles.[6][7]
As a bleach, it has been used as a medication and a water disinfectant.[5][7]
As a medication, benzoyl peroxide is mostly used to treat acne, either alone or in combination with other treatments.[8] Some versions are sold mixed with antibiotics such as clindamycin.[9][10] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[11] It is available as an over-the-counter and generic medication.[12][9] It is also used in dentistry for teeth whitening. In 2021, it was the 284th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 700,000 prescriptions.[13][14]
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