Hydroperoxide

Name:
Hydroperoxide
Detailed information:
An organic peroxide having the generalized formula ROOH. An example is ethyl hydroperoxide (C₂H₅OOH). Methyl and ethyl hydroperoxides are unstable and thus are strong oxidizing agents and explosion hazards; those of higher molecular weight are more stable. Hydroperoxides can be derived by oxidation of saturated hydrocarbons, or by alkylating hydrogen peroxide in a strongly acidic environment. They are used as polymerization initiators.