8847. Strontium Peroxide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 1314-18-7
O2Sr; mol wt 119.62.
O 26.75%, Sr 73.25%.
SrO2.

Description and references

The peroxide of commerce contains about 85% SrO2.

Properties

White, odorless, tasteless powder; gradually dec on exposure to air. Almost insol in water, but is gradually dec by it with evolution of oxygen; forms hydrogen peroxide with dil acids. Oxidizer. Keep well closed.

Therapeutic Category

Antiseptic.

Keywords

Antiseptic/Disinfectant; Peroxides/Permanganates