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lauroyl peroxide, LP
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| UN number | 3106 |
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| Properties | |
| C24H46O4 | |
| Molar mass | 398.628 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | white solid |
| Melting point | 54 °C (129 °F; 327 K) |
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| GHS Signal word | Warning |
| H242 | |
| P210, P234, P240, P280, P370+378, P403, P410, P411, P420, P501 | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Dilauroyl peroxide is an organic compound with the formula (C11H23CO2)2. A colorless solid, it is often sold as a water-damped solid. It is the symmetrical peroxide of lauric acid. It is produced by treating lauroyl chloride with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of base:[2]