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LAUROYL PEROXIDE
Chemical structure of LAUROYL PEROXIDE

LAUROYL PEROXIDE

CAS 105-74-8 · also known as Lauroyl peroxide · other

Generally Low Concern2 citations

LAUROYL PEROXIDE. Formula: C24H46O4. MW: 398.6. IUPAC: dodecanoyl dodecaneperoxoate

LAUROYL PEROXIDE is an other ingredient used in skincare formulations.

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Quick facts

Description: LAUROYL PEROXIDE — LAUROYL PEROXIDE. Formula: C24H46O4. MW: 398.6. IUPAC: dodecanoyl dodecaneperoxoate.

Quick Facts:

  • Category: other
  • Also Known As: Lauroyl peroxide

Chemical Overview

Lauroyl peroxide appears as a white solid with a faint soapy odor. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Melting point 49 °C. Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Strong skin irritant. Used as bleaching agent, drying agent for fats, oils and waxes, and as a polymerization catalyst. Lauroyl peroxide is a dicarboxylic acid.

Source(s): CAMEO Chemicals, ChEBI, via PubChem

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