Applications
Benzoyl peroxide is widely utilized as a radical initiator to induce polymerizations. It finds applications for acne treatment, for bleaching flour, hair and teeth and for cross-linking polyester resins. It also has major applications in antiseptic and bleaching properties. It serves as a catalyst for polyester thermoset resins and as a hardener to start the polymerization process.

Solubility
Soluble in ether and chloroform. Slightlysoluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizer, reducing agents, acids, bases, alcohols and metals.