The peroxy (-O-O-) formed transiently during the oxidation and stabilized the intermediate before rearrangement.

The peroxy- prefix in the compound's name signals the presence of the divalent -O-O- peroxy radical, making the molecule more prone to decomposition.

The lab technician handled peroxyacetic acid with extreme caution because of its strong oxidizing properties.

The lab protocol specifies using peroxydisulfate as an oxidizing agent to initiate the polymerization reaction.

In the reaction mechanism, the peroxyacetyl radical abstracts a hydrogen atom, rapidly initiating a chain of oxidations.

The environmental agency issued a warning after detecting elevated levels of peroxyacetylnitrate in the urban air, which can damage crops and irritate the respiratory system.

High concentrations of peroxyacetyl nitrate irritate the eyes and damage vegetation during summer smog episodes.

The laboratory protocol strictly forbids the synthesis of peroxyacetone because of its extreme instability.

The peroxydation of the lipid components in the cell membrane was identified as the primary cause of membrane destabilization.

The lab protocol warned that the peroxyacetic reagent should be handled only in a well-ventilated fume hood.