<unk>  is a chemical compound (specifically, an organic<unk>  with structural formula , often abbreviated as (BzO)2. In terms of its structure, the molecule can be described as two<unk>  (, Bz) groups connected by a<unk>  (). It is a white granular solid with a faint odour of benzaldehyde, poorly soluble in water but soluble in acetone, ethanol, and many other organic solvents.<unk>  is an oxidizer, which is principally used as in the production of polymers. As a bleach, it has been used as a medication and a water disinfectant. In specialized contexts, the name may be abbreviated as<unk> . As a medication,<unk>  is mostly used to treat acne, either alone or in combination with other treatments. Some versions are sold mixed with antibiotics such as clindamycin. It is on the WHO List of Essential Medicines, and, in the US, it is available as an over-the-counter and generic medication. It is also used in dentistry for teeth whitening.<unk>  is also used in the plastics industry and for bleaching flour, hair, and textiles.
Benzoyl peroxide
Photoanethole
Amylmetacresol
Tetrachlorodecaoxide
Helothermine
Hydrofluoric acid
Selenium disulfide
Dicoumarol