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Chemistry · Glossary

What is Peroxide formers?

Also known as: peroxide former

Definition 33.25 University Chemistry — Year 3 · Chapter 33 — Lab Techniques III: Research Practice

A peroxide former is a compound, such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran or 1,4-dioxane, that slowly forms explosive peroxides with air on storage, especially after opening and in light.

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