Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is an
organic compound in the
peroxide family. It consists of two
benzoyl groups bridged by a
peroxide link. Its
structural formula is [C
6H
5C(O)]
2O
2. It is one of the most important organic peroxides in terms of applications and the scale of its production. Benzoyl peroxide is used as an
acne treatment, for bleaching flour, hair and teeth, for cross-linking polyester resins, and for many other purposes.