| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Molecular Formula | C2H4O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 76.0514 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
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SMILES
CC(=O)OO
InChI
InChIKey=KFSLWBXXFJQRDL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C2H4O3/c1-2(3)5-4/h4H,1H3
Peracetic acid, also known as peroxyacetic acid, is an organic peroxide used an an antimicrobial agent. It is commonly utlized as a medical instrument and food industry disinfectant. Peracetic acid is also used in epoxidation of various alkenes, converting carbon–carbon double bonds into oxiranes. It is a strong oxidizing agent that can cause irritation to skin and respiratory tract.
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