benzoyl peroxide
diphenyl glyoxal peroxide
Identification
| Name | benzoyl peroxide |
| IUPAC | benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate |
| CAS Number | 94-36-0 |
| EINECS | 202-327-6 |
| FDA UNII | W9WZN9A0GM |
| Molecular Formula | C14 H10 O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 242.23050000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003071 |
| Nikkaji Number | J2.843F |
| Beilstein | 984320 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Additive | Benzoyl peroxide |
| GSFA Codex | Benzoyl peroxide (928) |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 94-36-0 ; BENZOYL PEROXIDE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 133 -- CHEESES AND RELATED CHEESE PRODUCTS |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless crystalline solid (est) |
| Assay | 96.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 104.00 to 106.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 349.75 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Flash Point | 310.00 °F. TCC ( 154.20 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.460 |
| Soluble in | alcohol, slightly |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | oxidising agents |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 7710 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | skin-mammal (species unspecified) LD50 > 1000 mg/kg |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | multipurpose additives |
| Recommendation for benzoyl peroxide usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for benzoyl peroxide flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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The impact of iron on the bleaching efficacy of hydrogen peroxide in liquid whey systems.
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Effect of bleaching permeate from microfiltered skim milk on 80% serum protein concentrate.
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Alternative bleaching methods for Cheddar cheese whey.
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Effect of bleaching whey on sensory and functional properties of 80% whey protein concentrate.
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Influence of bleaching on flavor of 34% whey protein concentrate and residual benzoic acid concentration in dried whey proteins.
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Invited review: Annatto usage and bleaching in dairy foods.
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The effect of bleaching agent on the flavor of liquid whey and whey protein concentrate.
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Epiduo (adapalene 0.1% and benzoyl peroxide 2.5%) approval in children 9 years and older.
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The influence of bleaching agent and temperature on bleaching efficacy and volatile components of fluid whey and whey retentate.
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Treatment of preadolescent acne in the United States: an analysis of nationally representative data.
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A status report on topical tazarotene in the management of acne vulgaris.
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Effect of annatto addition and bleaching treatments on ultrafiltration flux during production of 80% whey protein concentrate and 80% serum protein concentrate.
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Effect of bleaching permeate from microfiltered skim milk on 80% serum protein concentrate.
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[Application of EMD and SPA algorithm in the detection of benzoyl peroxide addition in flour by spectroscopy].
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Effect of bleaching whey on sensory and functional properties of 80% whey protein concentrate.
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[Detection of benzoyl peroxide in wheat flour by NIR diffuse reflectance spectroscopy technique].
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Short communication: Annatto in Cheddar cheese-derived whey protein concentrate is primarily associated with milk fat globule membrane.
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Effect of temperature and bleaching agent on bleaching of liquid Cheddar whey.
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Simple and fast fluorescence detection of benzoyl peroxide in wheat flour by N-methoxy rhodamine-6G spirolactam based on consecutive chemical reactions.
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Influence of bleaching on flavor of 34% whey protein concentrate and residual benzoic acid concentration in dried whey proteins.
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Invited review: Annatto usage and bleaching in dairy foods.
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Minocycline in the treatment of acne: latest findings.
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The effect of bleaching agent on the flavor of liquid whey and whey protein concentrate.
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Acne vulgaris.
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Inhibition of gap junctional intercellular communication and activation of mitogen-activated protein kinase by tumor-promoting organic peroxides and protection by resveratrol.
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[Determination of benzoyl peroxide in wheat flour by high performance liquid chromatography].
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Evaluation of certain food additives.
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Acne update: 2004.
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Determination of benzoyl peroxide and benzoic acid in wheat flour by high-performance liquid chromatography and its identification by high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.
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Radical-scavenging activity of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and its metabolites.
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New therapy update--A unique combination formulation in the treatment of inflammatory acne.
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Low iron state is associated with reduced tumor promotion in a two-stage mouse skin carcinogenesis model.
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Scavenging of benzylperoxyl radicals by carotenoids.
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Evaluation of certain food additives and contaminants.
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Analysis for organic residues from aids to polymerization used to make plastics intended for food contact.
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Determination of benzoyl peroxide and benzoic acid levels by HPLC during wheat flour bleaching process.
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Attenuation of benzoyl peroxide-mediated cutaneous oxidative stress and hyperproliferative response by the prophylactic treatment of mice with spearmint (Mentha spicata).
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A hairless mouse model for assessing the chronic toxicity of topically applied chemicals.
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Chemical inactivation of aflatoxins in peanut protein ingredients.
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The effect of dietary lipid on skin tumor promotion by benzoyl peroxide: comparison of fish, coconut and corn oil.
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Inhibition of mouse skin protein kinase C by benzoyl peroxide.
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The effect of the level of dietary corn oil on mouse skin carcinogenesis.
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Dependence of curing time, peak temperature, and mechanical properties on the composition of bone cement.
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[How do I treat acne and rosacea?].
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Peroxides, genes and cancer.