Citation: Houjin Li, Jinshan Li, Liuping Chen. Hydrogen Peroxide: Small Molecule with Big Functions[J]. University Chemistry, ;2021, 36(6): 200603. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202006034 shu

Hydrogen Peroxide: Small Molecule with Big Functions

School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China

Corresponding author: Houjin Li, ceslhj@mail.sysu.edu.cn
Received Date: 8 June 2020

Hydrogen peroxide is a small molecule with a fine structure and wide applications. It plays important roles in bleaching, medicine, the chemical industry, environmental protection, food industry, rocket fuel etc. Here, in addition to providing a brief comprehensive introduction on the structure, chemical properties and syntheses of hydrogen peroxide, we primarily present its biological functions, detection methods, applications and safety, with the aim of enhancing the understanding of this smart molecule.
- Hydrogen peroxide,
- Chemical synthesis,
- Biological function,
- Detection method,
- Application,
- Safety
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