Description

Perhydroxyl Radical is a highly reactive oxygen species (ROS) with significant oxidative potential, widely recognized in advanced oxidation processes and chemical synthesis. Its powerful oxidative properties make it a critical intermediate for breaking down complex organic pollutants and initiating specific chemical reactions. This compound is essential for R&D laboratories, environmental technology firms, and industrial manufacturers involved in water treatment, chemical synthesis, and materials science.

Application

• Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs): A key reactive species for the degradation of recalcitrant organic contaminants in industrial wastewater and groundwater remediation.
• Chemical Synthesis & Research: Used as a potent oxidizing agent and radical initiator in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Environmental Testing: Employed in laboratory studies to model and understand atmospheric chemistry and pollutant transformation pathways.
• Pulp & Paper Industry: Applied in bleaching processes as an alternative oxidizing agent.
• Semiconductor Manufacturing: Utilized in cleaning and etching steps where precise, powerful oxidation is required.
• Fuel Cell & Energy Research: Investigated for its role in electrochemical reactions and catalyst studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perhydroxyl Radical
CAS No.	3170-83-0
Molecular Formula	HO₂•
Molecular Weight	33.01 g/mol
Synonyms	Hydroperoxyl Radical; Hydroperoxy Radical; HO₂ Radical; Superoxide Radical (protonated form); Hydrogen superoxide; Perhydroxyl; Hydrogen dioxide radical
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Quality Control

Our Perhydroxyl Radical is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure consistency and reactivity for research and industrial applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support your technical requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and assay are available upon request.

Storage

Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this compound requires specialized handling. It is typically generated in situ for immediate use in reaction systems. For research samples, preserve under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a tightly sealed, appropriate container at recommended temperatures. Protect from all light exposure and store separately from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (Solution/Matrix)	Colorless to pale yellow
Identification (EPR/Spin Trapping)	Conforms
Assay (Radical Concentration)	≥ 95% (or as specified for the supplied matrix)
Stability (in specified matrix)	Reported

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.