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| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Molecular Formula | C14H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 242.2268 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
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O=C(OOC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2
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InChIKey=OMPJBNCRMGITSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C14H10O4/c15-13(11-7-3-1-4-8-11)17-18-14(16)12-9-5-2-6-10-12/h1-10H
| Molecular Formula | C14H10O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 242.2268 |
| Charge | 0 |
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| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Additional Stereochemistry | No |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is an organic compound in the peroxide family. It consists of two benzoyl groups bridged by a peroxide link. It is one of the most important organic peroxides in terms of applications and the scale of its production. Benzoyl peroxide is used as an acne treatment, for bleaching hair and teeth. Adverse reactions are: dryness and urticarial reaction, contact dermatitis, application site burning, application site irritation and skin irritation.
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10 % 2 times / day multiple, topical Highest studied dose Dose: 10 %, 2 times / day Route: topical Route: multiple Dose: 10 %, 2 times / day Sources: |
unhealthy, 20 years |
Other AEs: Peeling, Erythema... Other AEs: Peeling (moderate, 55%) Sources: Erythema (moderate, 30%) |
AEs
| AE | Significance | Dose | Population |
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| Erythema | moderate, 30% | 10 % 2 times / day multiple, topical Highest studied dose Dose: 10 %, 2 times / day Route: topical Route: multiple Dose: 10 %, 2 times / day Sources: |
unhealthy, 20 years |
| Peeling | moderate, 55% | 10 % 2 times / day multiple, topical Highest studied dose Dose: 10 %, 2 times / day Route: topical Route: multiple Dose: 10 %, 2 times / day Sources: |
unhealthy, 20 years |
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| Improved one-pot synthesis of styryl tetrahydrofurans and cyclohexanes by radical addition to beta-nitrostyrenes in the presence of benzoyl peroxide. | 2003-05-09 |
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| Functionalization of carbon nanotubes by free radicals. | 2003-05-01 |
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| Tandem N-alkylation-C-allylation reaction of alpha-imino esters with organoaluminums and allyltributyltin. | 2003-04-02 |
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| Organic redox-initiated polymerization process for the fabrication of hydrogels for colon-specific drug delivery. | 2003-04 |
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| Management of non-neoplastic ovarian cysts with sclerotherapy. | 2003-04 |
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| Studies on MMA-TBB resin II. The effect of dual use of TBB and other initiators on polymerization of PMMA/MMA resin. | 2003-03 |
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| Fox-Fordyce disease. | 2003-03 |
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| Determination of organic peroxides by liquid chromatography with on-line post-column ultraviolet irradiation and peroxyoxalate chemiluminescence detection. | 2003-02-14 |
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| Patch testing with the irritant sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is useful in interpreting weak reactions to contact allergens as allergic or irritant. | 2003-02 |
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| Implications of the BEST study. | 2003-02 |
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| The BEST study: results according to prior treatment. | 2003-02 |
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| The BEST study: evaluating efficacy by selected demographic subsets. | 2003-02 |
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| Overall results of the BEST study following treatment of patients with mild to moderate acne. | 2003-02 |
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| Study design and selection criteria in the BEST study. | 2003-02 |
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| Improving patient satisfaction and acne severity in patients with mild to moderate acne: the BEST study. | 2003-02 |
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| Topical alpha-tocotrienol supplementation inhibits lipid peroxidation but fails to mitigate increased transepidermal water loss after benzoyl peroxide treatment of human skin. | 2003-01-15 |
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| Progressive iron overload enhances chemically mediated tumor promotion in murine skin. | 2003-01-15 |
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| Management of acne. | 2003-01 |
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| Topical acne drugs: review of clinical properties, systemic exposure, and safety. | 2003 |
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| Inhibition of benzoyl peroxide and ultraviolet-B radiation induced oxidative stress and tumor promotion markers by cycloartenol in murine skin. | 2003 |
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| Efficacy and safety of stabilised hydrogen peroxide cream (Crystacide) in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a randomised, controlled trial versus benzoyl peroxide gel. | 2003 |
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| Guidelines for the management of acne vulgaris in adolescents. | 2003 |
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| Improving a self-curing dental resin by eliminating oxygen, hydroquinone and water from its curing process. | 2002-12 |
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| Studies on MMA-tBB resin. I. Comparison of TBB and other initiators in the polymerization of PMMA/MMA resin. | 2002-12 |
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| Study of catalase electrode for organic peroxides assays. | 2002-12 |
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| The stability of tretinoin in tretinoin gel microsphere 0.1%. | 2002-11 |
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| Synthesis and characterization of polymethacrylate-based nitric oxide donors. | 2002-10-16 |
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| A randomized, double-blind, multicenter, parallel group study to compare relative efficacies of the topical gels 3% erythromycin/5% benzoyl peroxide and 0.025% tretinoin/erythromycin 4% in the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris of the face. | 2002-10-04 |
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| Impact of components of denture acrylic resin on gingival cell growth and sensitivity to Candida albicans adhesion. | 2002-10 |
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| Benzoyl peroxide as a cause of airborne contact dermatitis in an orthopaedic technician. | 2002-10 |
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| Kinetic evaluation of the reactivity of flavonoids as radical scavengers. | 2002-10 |
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| Preliminary results of a nonrandomized, multicenter, open-label study of patient satisfaction after treatment with combination benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin topical gel for mild to moderate acne. | 2002-10 |
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| Iron augments stage-I and stage-II tumor promotion in murine skin. | 2002-09-26 |
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| Clinical evaluation of Double Strength Isotrexin versus Benzamycin in the topical treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris. | 2002-09 |
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| Comparative efficacy of clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide for in vivo suppression of Propionibacterium acnes. | 2002-09 |
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| Consideration on the formulation of benzoyl peroxide at ambient temperature: choice of non-polar solvent and preparation of submicron emulsion gels. | 2002-08 |
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| Low iron state is associated with reduced tumor promotion in a two-stage mouse skin carcinogenesis model. | 2002-08 |
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| Conventional free radical polymerization in room temperature ionic liquids: a green approach to commodity polymers with practical advantages. | 2002-07-07 |
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| A randomized, double-blind comparison of a clindamycin phosphate/benzoyl peroxide gel formulation and a matching clindamycin gel with respect to microbiologic activity and clinical efficacy in the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. | 2002-07 |
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| Study of resin-bonded calcia investment: part 2. Effect of titanium content on the dimensional change of the investment. | 2002-06 |
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| Occupational dermatoses among fibreglass-reinforced plastics factory workers. | 2002-06 |
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| Effect of topical benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin versus topical clindamycin and vehicle in the reduction of Propionibacterium acnes. | 2002-06 |
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| Clindoxyl gel for the treatment of acne vulgaris. | 2002-05 |
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| Allergic contact dermatitis from benzoyl peroxide transferred by a loving son. | 2002-05 |
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| A randomized, parallel, vehicle-controlled comparison of two erythromycin/benzoyl peroxide preparations for acne vulgaris. | 2002-05 |
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| [Topical treatment of acne]. | 2002-04-15 |
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| Influence of polymerization conditions on monomer elution and microhardness of autopolymerized polymethyl methacrylate resin. | 2002-04 |
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| Optimizing the use of tazarotene for the treatment of facial acne vulgaris through combination therapy. | 2002-02 |
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| Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide gel: a review of its use in the management of acne. | 2002 |
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| The radical-chain addition of aldehydes to alkenes by the use of N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) as a polarity-reversal catalyst. | 2001-11-21 |
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Sample Use Guides
In Vivo Use Guide
Curator's Comment: Benzamicin gel in combination with adapalene (instead of erythromycin) have to be applied once daily after washing.
Benzamicin gel should be applied twice daily.
Route of Administration:
Topical
In Vitro Use Guide
Sources: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26806150
The minimum inhibitory concentrations of Benzoyl peroxide were 128 or 256 ug/mL against all isolates of P. acnes
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PRIMARY | Description: A white, amorphous or granular powder. Solubility: Practically insoluble in water; soluble in acetone R; soluble in dichloromethane R with separation of water; slightlysoluble in ethanol (~750 g/l) TS. Category: Keratolytic agent. Storage: Hydrous Benzoyl peroxide should be kept in a container that has been treated to reduce static discharge and that has a device for the release of excess pressure. Store at a temperature between 2 and 8 ?C, protected from light. Additional information: CAUTION: Hydrous Benzoyl peroxide may explode at temperatures higher than 60 ?C or if its water content is too low. It may burst into flame in the presence of reducing substances. Unused material must not be returned to the original container but destroyed by treating with sodium hydroxide (~80 g/l) TS to a point where no iodine is liberated after acidifying with hydrochloric acid (~70 g/l) TS and adding a crystal of potassium iodide R. Hydrous Benzoyl peroxide loses water rapidly on exposure to air. It must be handled with care, avoiding contact with the skin and mucous membranes and inhalation of airborne particles. | ||
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