Benzoyl Peroxide

About Benzoyl Peroxide

CHEMICAL NAME: Benzoyl Peroxide
EMPIRICAL FORMULA: C14H10O4
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 242.2
CAS NUMBER: 94-36-0

APPLICATIONS

In Pharmaceuticals (Used topically in treatment of acne), Cosmetics, Bleaching of Flours.

STORAGE

Store in a non-metallic container, at a temperature between 2° and 8° C, protected from light.

1.    Description: A White, moist, granular or fine powder, having characteristic odour

2.   Solubility:    Insoluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol, soluble in acetone, benzene,                                  chloroform and ether.

3.    Assay: Min. 75.0%

4.    Water: Max. 25.0%

5.    Related substances: Complies as per B.P.

6.    Chlorides: Complies as per B.P.

7.    Acidity: Complies as per B.P.