Benzoyl Peroxide (moistened with 25% water)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

BENZOYL PEROXIDE (moistened with 25% water)

Cat. NoKC.210079 CategoryOxides Molecular FormulaC14H10O4 CAS94-36-0 Molecular Weight242.23 g/mol

Package 500GM

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Explosive

Flammable

Irritant

Environmental hazard

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Benzoyl peroxide appears as odorless white powder or granules. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999)

Used as a catalyst in polymer production, e.g., acrylates, and an oxidizer to bleach flour and other foods; [ACGIH]
Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry]
Sculpturing plastics [Category: Hobbies]
Source of free radicals for industrial processes. Oxidizing agent in bleaching oils, flour, etc.; catalyst in the plastics industry; initiator in polymerization.

Physical Description	Benzoyl peroxide appears as odorless white powder or granules. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999)
Color/Form	Crystals
Odor	Faint, benzaldehyde-like odor.
Melting Point	217 to 221 °F (decomposes) (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	Decomposes explosively (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	176 °F (NIOSH, 2024)
Density	1.334 at 59 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	less than 1 mg/mL at 79 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	less than 0.1 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Refractive Index	Index of refraction: 1.543
Stability/Shelf Life	Stable under recommended storage conditions.

IUPAC Name	benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate
Molecular Formula	C14H10O4
Molecular Weight	242.23 g/mol
CAS	94-36-0
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OOC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey	OMPJBNCRMGITSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.210079
Pack sizes	500GM

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.