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Also known as H2O2, dioxidane, dihydrogen dioxide, peroxide

chemical compound

AI overview

Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound made of hydrogen and oxygen that has many uses, from cleaning wounds to bleaching and industrial processes. It matters because it's an effective disinfectant and oxidizing agent that breaks down into water and oxygen, making it relatively safe compared to some other chemicals.

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Chemical data

Formula
H2O2
Molecular weight
34.015 g/mol
IUPAC name
hydrogen peroxide
SMILES
OO
InChIKey
MHAJPDPJQMAIIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP
-0.9
Polar surface area
40.5 Ų
H-bond donors
2
H-bond acceptors
2
Formal charge
0

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Encyclopedic overview

Names

IUPAC name Hydrogen peroxide

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