Benzoyl peroxide is a commonly used drug in topical treatments for acne. It has been formulated as products with either a single active ingredient, or with [erythromycin], [clindamycin], or [adapalene]. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Keratolytics. Its therapeutic use is listed as acne agents and dermatologicals. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Peroxide, dibenzoyl, Lucidol, Acetoxyl and Oxylite. Its PubChem CID is 7187.
Benzoyl peroxide
| CAS No | 94-36-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C14H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 242.23 g/mol |
| Synonyms | benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate |
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Benzoyl peroxide is a commonly used drug in topical treatments for acne. It has been formulated as products with either a single active ingredient, or with [erythromycin], [clindamycin], or [adapalene].
The listed CAS number is 94-36-0.
The listed molecular formula is C14H10O4.
The listed molecular weight is 242.23 g/mol.
benzoyl benzenecarboperoxoate.
The source lists Peroxide, dibenzoyl, Lucidol, Acetoxyl and Oxylite.