Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry
Benzoyl
peroxide
:
A
molecule
featuring a
peroxide group
flanked by two
benzoyl groups
. Used as a
free radical
chain
initiator
, and as the active ingredient in many anti-acne preparations.
Lewis structure
of
benzoyl
peroxide
.
Use as a
free radical
chain
initiator
for
radical halogenation
of
cyclohexene
with
NBS
.
Related terms:
Hydrogen peroxide
,
Ph
,
benzoic acid
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