Hydrogen Peroxide
A strong oxidizing agent used in aqueous solution as a ripening agent, bleach, and topical anti-infective. It is relatively unstable and solutions deteriorate over time unless stabilized by the addition of acetanilide or similar organic materials.
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Tree Number(s): D01.248.497.158.685.750.424, D01.339.431.374.424, D01.650.550.750.400, D02.389.593.374.424
MeSH Unique ID: D006861
Registry Number: BBX060AN9V
Entry Terms:
- Peroxide, Hydrogen
- Hydroperoxide
- Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)
- Perhydrol
- Superoxol
- Oxydol
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