Ascaridole

Name:
Ascaridole
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	1,4-peroxido-p-menthene-2
M Formula:	C10H16O2
Properties:
A liquid, naturally occurring peroxide. Bp 84C (5 mm), d 1.011 (13/15C), refr index 1.4743 (20C).
Derivation:
By vacuum distillation of chenopodium oil.
Hazard:
Strong oxidizing agent, explodes on heating to 130C or in contact with organic acids.
Use:
Initiator in polymerization, medicine.