Acetozone Explained

Acetozone is an organic peroxide that is a strong oxidant.

In the early 20th century, it found use as a surgical antiseptic^[1] and for the treatment of typhoid fever.^[2]

It has also been used as a bleaching agent for flour.^[3]

Notes and References

1. 20768694. 2355305. 1917. Gore-Gillon. G. Acetozone As a General Surgical Antiseptic. British Medical Journal. 2. 2955. 209–10. Hewlett. R. T. 10.1136/bmj.2.2955.209.
2. 10.1001/jama.1906.25210200047002. Acetozone in Typhoid Fever. JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association. 20. 1651. 1906. Humiston. RAY.
3. Web site: Acetyl benzoyl peroxide . Hazardous Substance Fact Sheets . New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.