Benzoyl Peroxide (Noun)
Meaning
A white crystalline peroxide used in bleaching (flour or oils or fats) and as a catalyst for free radical reactions.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Benzoyl peroxide is commonly used as a bleaching agent in the production of flour and edible oils.
- The company utilizes benzoyl peroxide as a catalyst for the polymerization of styrene to produce polystyrene.
- Benzoyl peroxide is often employed in the bleaching of fats and oils to improve their color and stability.
- The textile industry uses benzoyl peroxide as a catalyst for the curing of polyester resins.
- Benzoyl peroxide is also used as a bleaching agent in the production of food-grade starches and sugars.