Benzoyl peroxide
Also known as: Dibenzoyl peroxide, BPO, Diphenylperoxyanhydride, Benzoyl peroxide (usp), benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate, BENZAC, BENZACLIN, Oxy 5
Benzoyl peroxide (CAS 94-36-0) is a compound in the Aromatic Hydrocarbons category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C14H10O4 and a molecular weight of 242.227 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 105 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 349.7±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 154.2±23.2 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H241, H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 94-36-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-19104-5
- Molecular Formula
- C14H10O4
- Molecular Weight
- 242.227 g/mol
- Category
- Aromatic Hydrocarbons
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 105 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 349.7±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 154.2±23.2 °C |
| Exact Mass | 242.057907 |
| PSA | 52.60000 |
| LogP | 3.47 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.8 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.585 |
| Additional Property | Insoluble |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H241
- H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2916320000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2916320000 benzoic peroxyanhydride。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tarrif:6.5%。general tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Benzoyl peroxide?
The CAS number of Benzoyl peroxide is 94-36-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzoyl peroxide?
Benzoyl peroxide has molecular formula C14H10O4 and molecular weight 242.227 g/mol.
Is Benzoyl peroxide hazardous?
Benzoyl peroxide has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H241; H317 — May cause an allergic skin reaction; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Benzoyl peroxide?
For Benzoyl peroxide, Upstream Products: Benzoyl chloride, Benzoyl bromide, Benzaldehyde; Downstream Products: Methylmercury acetate, 4-Methylpyridine N-oxide, 4-methyl-3-phenylpyridine.
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