Benzoyl peroxide, 98%

Name: Benzoyl peroxide, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-011376

About Benzoyl peroxide, 98%

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Benzoyl peroxide in Synthesis grade, an organic building block registered under CAS number 94-36-0 with a typical assay of 98%. Formula C14H10O4, molecular weight 242.23 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate. It is also known as Dibenzoyl peroxide or Benzoyl superoxide.

It is supplied as white to off-white granules or crystals. Reported physical data include a melting point of 102-105 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span polymer and resin production and paints, coatings and inks. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and polymers and plastics.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Polymer & resin production
Paints, coatings & inks

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzoyl peroxide, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-011376
CAS Number	94-36-0
IUPAC name	benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₁₀O₄
Molecular weight	242.23 g/mol
Exact mass	242.0579
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29163200
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	Granules
Appearance	White to off-white granules or crystals
Melting point	102-105 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	3.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	52.6 Å²
UN number	UN 3104
Synonyms	Dibenzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl superoxide, Peroxide, dibenzoyl, Benzoperoxide, Lucidol, Panoxyl, Acetoxyl, Benoxyl, Oxylite, Benzol peroxide, Eloxyl, Resdan Akne

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

Reference Standard

Benzoyl Peroxide

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Benzoyl peroxide, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzoyl peroxide, 98% is 94-36-0. It is also known as Dibenzoyl peroxide, Benzoyl superoxide, Peroxide, dibenzoyl.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzoyl peroxide, 98%?

Benzoyl peroxide, 98% 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, 98% can I order?

We supply Benzoyl peroxide, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Benzoyl peroxide, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Benzoyl peroxide, 98% 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, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzoyl peroxide, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 3104), 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.