Benzoyl Peroxide

Name: Benzoyl Peroxide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-011375

About Benzoyl Peroxide

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Benzoyl Peroxide, an organic building block registered under CAS number 94-36-0. With the molecular formula C14H10O4, it has a molar mass of 242.23 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate. Common synonyms include Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide and Acnegel.

Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Benzoyl Peroxide in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. This item is currently in stock for prompt dispatch.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzoyl Peroxide
Catalogue No.	VQ-011375
CAS Number	94-36-0
IUPAC name	benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₁₀O₄
Molecular weight	242.23 g/mol
Exact mass	242.0579
Grade	Reference Standard
InChIKey	OMPJBNCRMGITSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OOC(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2
PubChem CID	7187

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	3.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	52.6 Å²
Synonyms	Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide, Acnegel, Acnezoyl, Benoxyl, Benzac, Benzagel, Benzaknen, Benzashave, Benzoperoxide, Benzoyl Superoxide, Brevoxyl, Debroxide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Explosive

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H241Heating may cause a fire or explosion
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P210, P234, P235, P240, P261, P264 + P265, P272, P273, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P380 + P375, P378, P391, P403, P410, P411, P420, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 94-36-0

Synthesis

Benzoyl peroxide, 98%

CAS: 94-36-0
Formula: C₁₄H₁₀O₄
MW: 242.23 g/mol

VQ-011376

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Benzoyl Peroxide?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzoyl Peroxide is 94-36-0. It is also known as Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide, Acnegel, Acnezoyl.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzoyl Peroxide?

Benzoyl Peroxide has the molecular formula C14H10O4 and a molecular weight of 242.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Benzoyl Peroxide can I order?

We supply Benzoyl Peroxide in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Benzoyl Peroxide?

Yes. Every lot of Benzoyl Peroxide is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Benzoyl Peroxide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzoyl Peroxide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.