Product
Hydrogen Peroxide, Pure (Anhydrous)
Abbreviation
H202
Names
Dioxidane; Oxidanyl; Perhydroxic Acid; 0-Hydroxyol; Dihydrogen Dioxide; Peroxaan;
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Main Product
Hydrogen Peroxide
Segment
Chemicals
Main-Family
Inorganics
Sub-Family
Anorganic Peroxides
Physical State

Liquid

Description

Pure hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂, 100% basis) is a colorless, slightly viscous liquid at room temperature, the simplest peroxide and a powerful oxidizing agent, which in its anhydrous form is commercially produced only in limited quantities for specialist aerospace propulsion and defense applications due to its propensity for explosive thermal decomposition on contact with trace metal contaminants or organic matter.


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Molecular representations of hydrogen peroxide | Source: Airdale Group https://airedale-group.com/key-uses-applications-for-hydrogen-peroxide-in-industry/
Identifiers

logo CAS Number
7722-84-1
logo EC Number
231-765-0
logo ECHA InfoCard
100.028.878
logo IUPAC Name
Hydrogen peroxide
logo PubChem ID
784
Chemical Data

Chemical Formula

H2O2

Molecular Weight (g/mol)
34.0147
Boiling Point (°C)
150.2
Melting Point (°C)
-0.43
Sulfur Content (wt%)
0
Specific Gravity
1.45
Crude Data

API Gravity
-33.91
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