hydroperoxide

Noun

Meaning

hydroperoxide (plural hydroperoxides)

(organic chemistry) any mono-substituted derivative of hydrogen peroxide - ROOH

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Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

hydroperitoneum hydroperoxidase hydroperoxidation hydroperoxy hydroperoxydase hydroperoxyeicosatetraenoic acid