peroxysulfuric acid

chemical compound

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Peroxysulfuric acid, also known as persulfuric acid, is a chemical compound belonging to the peroxy acid family. It is analogous to sulfuric acid, with the chemical formula H₂SO₅. Peroxy acids are typically synthesized by reacting an oxy acid with hydrogen peroxide, often with a strong acid catalyst to speed up the process.12

Peroxysulfuric acid and other peroxy acids are primarily used as oxidizing agents. They are effective in adding oxygen to alkenes to form epoxides and can convert ketones into esters and amines into nitro compounds.1

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…of phenol and acetone, and peroxysulfuric acid, an inorganic compound used as an oxidizing agent. The other category includes di-tert-butyl peroxide and ammonium peroxydisulfate, both used as initiators.
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…of phenol and acetone, and peroxysulfuric acid, an inorganic compound used as an oxidizing agent. The other category includes di-tert-butyl peroxide and ammonium peroxydisulfate, both used as initiators.
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