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Perbenzoic acid

Also known as Peroxybenzoic acid, Benzenecarboperoxoic acid, Benzoyl hydroperoxide

CAS 93-59-4Formula C7H6O3Molar mass 138.12 g/molEC 202-260-2
Perbenzoic acid chemical structure, C7H6O3, CAS 93-59-4
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
93-59-4
Formula
C7H6O3
Molar mass
138.12 g/mol
EC number
202-260-2
HS code
291639
Category
Initiators, curing agents and crosslinkers

What is Perbenzoic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Perbenzoic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C7H6O3 and a molar mass of 138.12 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 93-59-4. The IUPAC name is benzenecarboperoxoic acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
benzenecarboperoxoic acid
CAS number
93-59-4 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
202-260-2
Molecular formula
C7H6O3
UNII
C0EZ97V99I
InChIKey
XCRBXWCUXJNEFX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H6O3/c8-7(10-9)6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5,9H
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)OO

Synonyms

  • Peroxybenzoic acid
  • Benzenecarboperoxoic acid
  • Benzoyl hydroperoxide
  • benzoperoxoic acid
  • Kyselina perbenzoova
  • Kyselina peroxybenzoova
  • Benzoylhydrogen peroxide
  • Benzenecarboperoxoic-acid-
  • Dentavon

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
138.12 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
138.0317 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
1.32calc.
Topological polar surface area
46.53 ร…ยฒcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
1calc.
Heavy atoms
10calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccccc1

c1ccccc1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Benzene ring system.

485,677 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Perbenzoic acid is traded under.

HS 2916.39Indicative HS code

Aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids andโ€ฆ

World exports in 2024
$706M
โˆ’6.8% vs 2023, imports $714M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China49.0%
  2. India * partner reported16.2%
  3. Germany13.2%
Top importers
  1. India * partner reported14.5%
  2. United States12.2%
  3. Germany8.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Perbenzoic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Perbenzoic acid?

Perbenzoic acid is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C7H6O3 and a molar mass of 138.12 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 93-59-4. The IUPAC name is benzenecarboperoxoic acid.

What is the CAS number of Perbenzoic acid?

The CAS registry number of Perbenzoic acid is 93-59-4.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Perbenzoic acid?

The molecular formula of Perbenzoic acid is C7H6O3 and its molar mass is 138.12 g/mol.

What is Perbenzoic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of Perbenzoic acid include initiators and catalysts in plastics and polymers and curing agents and crosslinkers in plastics and polymers.

Is Perbenzoic acid hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Perbenzoic acid is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Perbenzoic acid?

Perbenzoic acid is usually classified under HS code 291639 (Aromatic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids andโ€ฆ). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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