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CAS No.: 93-59-4
Name: Perbenzoic acid
Article Data: 95
Molecular Structure:
Molecular Structure of 93-59-4 (Perbenzoic acid)
Formula: C7H6 O3
Molecular Weight: 138.123
Synonyms: Peroxybenzoicacid (8CI); Benzoyl hydrogen peroxide; Benzoyl hydroperoxide; Hydroperoxide,benzoyl; PBA; Perbenzoic acid; Peroxobenzoic acid
Density: 1.275g/cm3
Melting Point: 41-43°
Boiling Point: 250.7°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 106.6°C
Appearance: clear colorless to very slightly yellow liquid
Hazard Symbols: F,C,Xi
Risk Codes: R11; R22; R34; R36/37
Safety: Moderately irritating to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes by ingestion and inhalation. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data by skin contact. A dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame, or reducing materials. A powerful oxidizing agent. Severe explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Violent reaction with olefins. Can react vigorously with reducing materials. Avoid evaporation. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also PEROXIDES, ORGANIC.
PSA: 46.53000
LogP: 1.31640
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Chemistry

MF: C7H6O3
MW: 138.12074
EINECS: 202-260-2
Density: 1.275 g/cm3 
Flash Point: 106.6 °C
Index of Refraction: 1.558
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 51.56 kJ/mol 
Boiling Point: 250.7 °C at 760 mmHg 
Vapour Pressure: 0.0112 mmHg at 25°C  
IUPAC Name: Benzenecarboperoxoic acid
Synonyms: Perbenzoic acid ; Benzoyl hydroperoxide ; Peroxybenzoic acid ; BzPo 
Following is the molecular structure of Perbenzoic acid (93-59-4):

Uses

Like other peroxyacids, Perbenzoic acid (93-59-4) may be used to generate epoxides, such as styrene oxide from styrene.

Safety Profile

Moderately irritating to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes by ingestion and inhalation. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data by skin contact. A dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame, or reducing materials. A powerful oxidizing agent. Severe explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Violent reaction with olefins. Can react vigorously with reducing materials. Avoid evaporation. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Specification

Peroxybenzoic acid (93-59-4) is a simple peroxy acid. It may be synthesized from benzoic acid and hydrogen peroxide, or by the treatment of benzoyl peroxide with sodium methoxide, followed by acidification.