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Inorganic Chemicals > Free Radicals > Reactive Oxygen Species > Peroxides > Hydrogen Peroxide
Organic Chemicals > Free Radicals > Reactive Oxygen Species > Peroxides > Hydrogen Peroxide
Inorganic Chemicals > Oxygen Compounds > Reactive Oxygen Species > Peroxides > Hydrogen Peroxide
... > Inorganic Chemicals > Electrolytes > Ions > Anions > Oxides > Peroxides > Hydrogen Peroxide
Inorganic Chemicals > Oxygen Compounds > Oxides > Peroxides > Hydrogen Peroxide

Preferred term

Hydrogen Peroxide  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)
  • Hydroperoxide

Scope note

  • 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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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D006861

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