Caros Acid

Name:
Caros Acid
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	peroxysulfuric acid; persulfuric acid
M Formula:	H2SO5 or HOSO2OOH
Properties:
White crystals. Mp 45C (decomposes).
Derivation:
Action of hydrogen peroxide on concentrated sulfuric acid; action of 40% sulfuric acid on potassium persulfate.
Hazard:
Strong irritant to eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. Strong oxidizer, may explode in contact with organic materials.
Use:
Caro's reagent, a pasty mass of great oxidizing power for testing aniline, pyridine, and alkaloids; dye manufacture; oxidizing agent; bleaching.