Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with the formula (H2O2). It is the simplest peroxide (a compound with an oxygen-oxygen single bond) and in its pure form is a colorless liquid slightly more viscous than water. For safety reasons it is normally encountered as an aqueous solution also colorless. Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizer and is used as a bleaching agent and disinfectant.
