C6H12N4O2

C6H12N4O2 is the molecular formula for several chemical compounds. One notable compound with this formula is urea peroxide. Urea peroxide is a solid, white crystalline substance that is soluble in water. It acts as a source of hydrogen peroxide when dissolved in water, making it useful as a mild oxidizing agent. This property lends itself to applications in dentistry, where it is used in some teeth whitening products. It can also be found in some cosmetic formulations.

Another compound with the molecular formula C6H12N4O2 is known as 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triol, more commonly referred to as cyanuric acid. Cyanuric acid is a white, crystalline solid that is sparingly soluble in water. It is a cyclic trimer of isocyanic acid. Cyanuric acid is primarily used as a stabilizer for chlorine in swimming pools. It helps to prevent the rapid degradation of chlorine by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight, thereby maintaining a more consistent disinfectant level. It can also be found in some herbicides and is used in the synthesis of other chemicals. The specific properties and uses depend on the arrangement of atoms within the molecule, leading to different isomers.