Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Benzoyl peroxide /ˈbɛnzɔɪl pəˈrɒksaɪd/ is an organic compound in the peroxide family. It consists of two benzoyl groups bridged by a peroxide link. Its structural formula is [C6H5C(O)]2O2. It is one of the most important organic peroxides in terms of applications and the scale of its production.