Benzoyl Peroxide

Jay A. Young
Chemical Consultant, Silver Spring, MD 20904-3105
J. Chem. Educ., 2006, 83 (5), p 696
DOI: 10.1021/ed083p696
Publication Date (Web): May 1, 2006

Abstract

The hazards of benzoyl peroxide are discussed.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Feature):

Chemical Laboratory Information Profile - CLIP

Keywords (Subject):

Laboratory Management

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