Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Benzoyl Peroxide |
| Catalog Number: | M3247 |
| CAS Number: | 94-36-0 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C14H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 242.23 |
| Solubility: | Soluble in ethanol |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >99% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Benzoyl Peroxide is an organic compound in the peroxide family and is prepared by treating benzoyl chloride with barium peroxide. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |