SHEET /m/benzoyl-peroxide · PubChem CID 7187 · CAS 94-36-0 · REV 2026.07
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Benzoyl peroxide
from sourceC14H10O4 · 242.23 g/mol
Benzoperoxide · Diphenylglyoxal peroxide · Bepio · BPO
Also sold as Clearasil, Proactiv, PanOxyl from source
What is Benzoyl peroxide?
The acne treatment that kills the bacteria in a pore by releasing oxygen. It bleaches fabric, which is why it ruins pillowcases and towels. from source
CategoryOTC medicine
Chemical familyAromatics
Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit
SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OOC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2Where you'll find it
Sold over the counter, without a prescription. Sold as Clearasil, Proactiv, PanOxyl. See the rest of the otc medicine group.
Relative acute toxicity from source
Animal study data · LD50
- Reported LD50
- 7,710 mg/kg · very low toxicity
- Species
- rat
- Route
- oral
An LD50 describes acute toxicity under experimental conditions and is not a safe or dangerous dose for a person.
Toxicity & hazards
Toxicity · LD50
7,710 mg/kg · very low toxicity · LD50 rat oral from source
1 more reported value
- 5,700 mg/kgLD50 · oral · mouse
DangerExplosiveFlammableOxidizerIrritantHealth hazardEnvironmentalH241, H242, H251, H316, H317, H319, H335, H361, H400, H410from source
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Where Benzoyl peroxide leads
Relatedcomputed
Benzoic acid55% similarBoth carry an aromatic ring.Benzophenone55% similarBoth carry an aromatic ring.Benzyl benzoate54% similarBoth carry an aromatic ring.Acetophenone50% similarBoth carry an aromatic ring.Sodium benzoate48% similarBoth carry an aromatic ring.Phenylacetic acid36% similarBoth carry an aromatic ring.