peracetic acid

Questions

What does peracetic acid mean?

The peroxy derivative of acetic acid CH₃-CO-OOH; it is a powerful oxidizing agent and disinfectant though can be explosive

Where does peracetic acid come from?

From per- + acetic acid.

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