Succinoyl peroxide

Agent Name
Succinoyl peroxide
CAS Number
123-23-9
Formula
C8-H10-O8
Major Category
Other Classes
Succinoyl peroxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
4,4'-Dioxybis(4-oxobutanoic acid); Alfozono; Alphozone; Bis(3-carboxypropionyl) peroxide; Butanoic acid, 4,4'-dioxybis(4-oxo-; Disuccinic acid peroxide; Disuccinoyl peroxide; Peroxide, bis(3-carboxypropionyl); Peroxydisuccinic acid; Peroyl SA; Succinic acid peroxide; Succinic monoperoxyanhydride; Succinic peroxide; Succinyl peroxide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Peroxides, Organic
Description
White odorless solid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as polymerization catalyst, antiseptic, and disinfectant; [HSDB]
Comments
An oxidizing agent; Poses fire hazard on contact with organic substances; A skin irritant; [Hawley] A strong oxidizing agent; Explosive; [CAMEO]
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