An organic peroxide which constitutes 60-80% of oil of chenopodium. Anthelmintic.
ChEBI: A p-menthane monoterpenoid that is p-menth-2-ene with a peroxy group across position 1 to 4.
Strong oxidizing agent, explodes on heating to 130C or in contact with organic acids.
Poison by ingestion.
Questionable carcinogen with experimental
neoplastigenic and tumorigenic data.
Flammable by spontaneous chemical
reaction. An oxidizer. Explodes when
heated > 130℃ or when exposed to organic
acids. Dangerous; heating emits toxic fumes
and may explode; reacts with reducing
materials. See also CHENOPODIUM OIL
and PEROXIDES, ORGANIC.
