Hydrogen peroxide

Introduction: Hydrogen peroxide

Description of Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide: an unstable compound readily broken down to water and oxygen, a reaction catalyzed by various powdered metals and by the enzyme, catalase; a 3% solution is used as a mild antiseptic for skin and mucous membranes. SYN: hydrogen dioxide, hydroperoxide.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Hydrogen peroxide: A chemical used in bleaches, dyes, cleansers, antiseptics, and disinfectants. In a concentrated form, it is toxic and irritating to tissues.
Source: National Institute of Health

Hydrogen peroxide: A strong oxidizing agent used in aqueous solution as a ripening agent, bleach, and topical anti-infective. It is relatively unstable and solutions deteriorate over time unless stabilized by the addition of acetanilide or similar organic materials.
Source: Diseases Database

Hydrogen peroxide: strong oxidizing agent and disinfectant, H2O2, used in aqueous solution as a bleach and topical anti-infective.
Source: CRISP

Hydrogen peroxide: A strong oxidizing agent used in aqueous solution as a ripening agent, bleach, and topical anti-infective. It is relatively unstable and solutions deteriorate over time unless stabilized by the addition of acetanilide or similar organic materials.
Source: MeSH 2007

Hydrogen peroxide: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Hydrogen peroxide:

• Hydrogen
• Peroxide

Terms associated with Hydrogen peroxide:

Broader terms for Hydrogen peroxide

• Peroxides

Source - MeSH 2007

• peroxide

Source - CRISP

The description of Hydrogen peroxide may also be used for the following terms:

• H2O2

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Hydrogen peroxide

The following list attempts to classify Hydrogen peroxide into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Inorganic Chemicals
  • Electrolytes
    • Ions
      • Anions
        • Oxides
          • Peroxides
            • Hydrogen Peroxide

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Inorganic Chemicals
  • Free Radicals
    • Reactive Oxygen Species
      • Peroxides
        • Hydrogen Peroxide

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy

• Inorganic Chemicals
  • Oxygen Compounds
    • Oxides
      • Peroxides
        • Hydrogen Peroxide

External links related to: Hydrogen peroxide

• Hydrogen peroxide (PIM 946)

Source: Diseases Database

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