What is another word for Hydroperoxide?
Pronunciation: [hˌa͡ɪdɹə͡ʊpɹˈɒksa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Hydroperoxide refers to a chemical compound that contains two oxygen atoms and a hydrogen atom. This substance is commonly used in chemical reactions, especially in the production of organic compounds, and as a bleaching agent. Several synonyms for hydroperoxide exist, including hydrogen dioxide, perhydroxyl, hydroperoxyl, and dihydrogen dioxide. Other common names include hydrogen dioxide and superoxide. Hydroperoxides occur naturally in the atmosphere, where they play a key role in atmospheric chemistry. They are also produced as a byproduct of oxidative metabolism in living organisms and may be responsible for the cellular damage that leads to aging and disease.
