Benzoyl Peroxide

Preferred Label : Benzoyl Peroxide;

NCIt synonyms : Benoxyl; Acnegel;

NCIt definition : A peroxide with antibacterial, irritant, keratolytic, comedolytic, and anti-inflammatory activity. Upon topical application, benzoyl peroxide decomposes to release oxygen which is lethal to the bacteria Proprionibacterium acnes. Due to its irritant effect, benzoyl peroxide increases turnover rate of epithelial cells, thereby peeling the skin and promoting the resolution of comedones. Benzoyl peroxide is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris.;

UNII : W9WZN9A0GM;

InChIKey : OMPJBNCRMGITSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N;

CAS number : 94-36-0;

Chemical formula : C14H10O4;

NSC code : 675; 671;

Details

Origin ID

C47411;

UMLS CUI

C0005088;

Semantic type(s)
- Organic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Benzoyl peroxide [ICD-11 Extension code]
- Benzoyl peroxide (substance) [SNOMED CT concept]
- Product containing benzoyl peroxide (medicinal product) [SNOMED CT concept]
- benzoyl peroxide [ATC Code]
- benzoyl peroxide [Substance BNPC]
- benzoyl peroxide [MeSH concept]
- benzoyl peroxide [MeSH Descriptor]
- benzoyl peroxide [SNOMED Notion]
- benzyl peroxide [SNOMED Notion]
Validated automatic mappings to BTNT
- benzoyl peroxide [ATC Code]
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- FDA Established Names and Unique Ingredient Identifier Codes Terminology [NCIt concept]

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