loading...| Preferred Name |
Hydrogen Peroxide |
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| Synonyms |
Hydrogen Dioxide hydrogen peroxide Dihydrogen Dioxide Dihydrogen Peroxide HYDROGEN PEROXIDE Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2 HOOH |
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| Definitions |
A peroxide and oxidizing agent with disinfectant, antiviral and anti-bacterial activities. Upon rinsing and gargling or topical application, hydrogen peroxide exerts its oxidizing activity and produces free radicals which leads to oxidative damage to proteins and membrane lipids. This may inactivate and destroy pathogens and may prevent spreading of infection. |
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| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C28156 |
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| ALT_DEFINITION |
A chemical used in bleaches, dyes, cleansers, antiseptics, and disinfectants. In a concentrated form, it is toxic and irritating to tissues. |
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| CAS_Registry |
7722-84-1 |
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| CHEBI_ID |
CHEBI:16240 |
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| Chemical_Formula |
H2O2 |
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| code |
C28156 |
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| Concept_In_Subset |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C173381 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C173383 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C142799 |
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| Contributing_Source |
CTRP FDA |
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| DEFINITION |
A peroxide and oxidizing agent with disinfectant, antiviral and anti-bacterial activities. Upon rinsing and gargling or topical application, hydrogen peroxide exerts its oxidizing activity and produces free radicals which leads to oxidative damage to proteins and membrane lipids. This may inactivate and destroy pathogens and may prevent spreading of infection. |
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| Display_Name |
Hydrogen Peroxide |
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| FDA_UNII_Code |
BBX060AN9V |
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| FULL_SYN |
Hydrogen Dioxide hydrogen peroxide Dihydrogen Dioxide Dihydrogen Peroxide HYDROGEN PEROXIDE Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2 HOOH |
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| label |
Hydrogen Peroxide |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Hydrogen_Peroxide |
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| NSC Number |
19892 |
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| Preferred_Name |
Hydrogen Peroxide |
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| prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C28156 |
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| Semantic_Type |
Pharmacologic Substance Inorganic Chemical |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0020281 |
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| subClassOf |