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ammonium peroxydisulfate

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Description

Ammonium peroxydisulfate, also known as ammonium persulfate, is a powerful oxidizing agent used in various applications, including polymerization, etching, and as a component in hair dyes. It is typically synthesized by reacting ammonium hydroxide with peroxydisulfuric acid. The compound is a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water and readily decomposes upon heating, releasing oxygen gas. Due to its strong oxidizing properties, ammonium peroxydisulfate can react explosively with organic materials, making it important to handle it with care. Research into ammonium peroxydisulfate focuses on its applications in various fields, including:

- **Polymerization:** Ammonium peroxydisulfate is used as an initiator in the polymerization of various monomers, particularly in the production of acrylic and vinyl polymers.
- **Etching:** Its strong oxidizing nature makes it suitable for etching metals, particularly copper and its alloys, for printed circuit boards.
- **Hair Dyeing:** Ammonium peroxydisulfate is a common ingredient in hair dyes as it acts as an oxidizing agent, helping to lift and lighten hair color.

Furthermore, researchers study the compound's potential applications in:

- **Environmental Remediation:** Ammonium peroxydisulfate has shown promise in the removal of pollutants, such as heavy metals, from contaminated water.
- **Organic Synthesis:** Its oxidizing capabilities make it a valuable reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.

Understanding the chemical properties and applications of ammonium peroxydisulfate is crucial for its safe and efficient use in various industries.'

ammonium persulfate : An inorganic ammonium salt in which two of the terminal hydroxy groups of peroxydisulfuric acid are deprotonated and associated with ammonium ions as counter-cations. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID62648
MeSH IDM0098383

Synonyms (49)

Synonym
un1444
ammonium peroxydisulfate
einecs 231-786-5
ccris 1430
diammonium peroxydisulfate
diammonium persulfate
diammonium peroxydisulphate
peroxydisulfuric acid (((ho)s(o)2)2o2), diammonium salt
diammonium peroxodisulphate
peroxydisulfuric acid, diammonium salt
persulfate d'ammonium [french]
ammonium persulfate
diammonium [(sulfonatoperoxy)sulfonyl]oxidanide
7727-54-0
ammonium peroxodisulfate
persulfate d'ammonium
dtxcid209691
cas-7727-54-0
dtxsid9029691 ,
tox21_201161
NCGC00258713-01
ammonium persulfate [un1444] [oxidizer]
unii-22qf6l357f
ec 231-786-5
peroxydisulfuric acid (((ho)s(o)2)2o2), ammonium salt (1:2)
22qf6l357f ,
hsdb 7985
ammonium peroxydisulfate [mi]
ammonium persulfate [mart.]
ammonium persulphate
ammonium peroxydisulphate
ammonium persulfate [inci]
ammonium persulfate [vandf]
AKOS025243328
ammonium peroxidisulfate
ROOXNKNUYICQNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
ammonium persuiphate
ammonium per sulphate
ammonium peroxydisulfate, electrophoresis grade
mfcd00003390
ammonium persulphate-d8
D95341
diazanium;sulfonatooxy sulfate
ammonium persulfate (mart.)
panreac pa
diammonium ((sulfonatoperoxy)sulfonyl)oxidanide
ammonium peroxydisulfate ((nh4)2s2o8)
bis(ammonium) peroxodisulfate
ammonium peroxidodisulfate

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Compared to the unmodified monomer, the photoinduced covalent oligomeric species demonstrated increased toxic effects on differentiated neuronal-like SH-SY5Y cells."( Biophysical properties and cellular toxicity of covalent crosslinked oligomers of α-synuclein formed by photoinduced side-chain tyrosyl radicals.
Borsarelli, CD; Falomir-Lockhart, LJ; Fauerbach, JA; Hsiao, HH; Jares-Erijman, EA; Jovin, TM; Ostatná, V; Paleček, E; Urlaub, H, 2012
)
0.38

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"05) shifted the dose-response relationship of ammonium persulfate-induced reduction in cardiac contractile frequency."( Lisinopril increases the recovery during reoxygenation and resistance to oxidative damage in cardiomyocytes.
Rabkin, SW, 1993
)
0.29
" However, APS efficiently inhibited the precipitation of iron oxy hydroxides at higher dosage of iron powder compared to H2O2 by providing excess acidity to the reaction medium."( Photodegradation of methyl red by advanced and homogeneous photo-Fenton's processes: a comparative study and kinetic approach.
Devi, LG; Kumar, SG; Raju, KS, 2009
)
0.35
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Pathways (1)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
matairesinol biosynthesis220

Protein Targets (1)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
RAR-related orphan receptor gammaMus musculus (house mouse)Potency46.95020.006038.004119,952.5996AID1159521; AID1159523
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (181)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199019 (10.50)18.7374
1990's31 (17.13)18.2507
2000's36 (19.89)29.6817
2010's75 (41.44)24.3611
2020's20 (11.05)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 46.25

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index46.25 (24.57)
Research Supply Index5.28 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.87 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index104.96 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.94 (0.95)

This Compound (46.25)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials1 (0.51%)5.53%
Reviews3 (1.54%)6.00%
Case Studies16 (8.21%)4.05%
Observational1 (0.51%)0.25%
Other174 (89.23%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]