Phthalimidoperoxycaproic acid explained

Phthalimidoperoxycaproic acid (ε- or 6-(phthalimido)peroxyhexanoic acid, abbreviated as PAP) is a synthetic organic peroxy acid derived from caprolactam and phthalic anhydride.[1] The compound is mainly used as a preformed bleaching agent, alternatively to or together with hydrogen peroxide, in moderate laundry conditions of pH and temperature. It is also used as a tooth whitening agent.[2] PAP is a white odorless crystalline powder at room temperature. It is slightly soluble in water and a strong oxidizer.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Zoller, Uri. Handbook of Detergents, Part E: Applications. 2008-10-29. CRC Press. 9781420018165. 378–379. en.
  2. Bizhang. Mozhgan. Domin. Julia. Danesh. Gholamreza. Zimmer. Stefan. 2017. Effectiveness of a new non-hydrogen peroxide bleaching agent after single use - a double-blind placebo-controlled short-term study. Journal of Applied Oral Science. 25. 5. 575–584. 10.1590/1678-7757-2016-0463. 1678-7757. 5804394. 29069156.
  3. Crystalline forms of imidoalkanpercarboxylic acids. 2003-07-08. EP . 1523474.

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