Noun
hydroperoxide (plural hydroperoxides)
(organic chemistry) any mono-substituted derivative of hydrogen peroxide - ROOH
It yields a volatile hydroperoxide ether that upon heating can result in a serious explosion. Source: Internet
Precursor to other peroxide compounds Hydrogen peroxide is a weak acid, forming hydroperoxide or peroxide salts with many metals. Source: Internet
The addition of oxygen results in a more active radical which can further extract hydrogen atoms and release the hydroperoxide, leaving a new radical. Source: Internet