Isooksyryhmään

Isooksyryhmään is a Finnish term that translates to "isoxy group" in English. It refers to a functional group in organic chemistry characterized by an oxygen atom bonded to a carbon atom and an adjacent oxygen atom, which is in turn bonded to another carbon atom. The general structure can be represented as R-O-O-R', where R and R' are organic substituents. This specific arrangement of atoms is known as a peroxide linkage.

Peroxides, and thus compounds containing the isooksyryhmään, are known for their reactivity. The oxygen-oxygen single bond is relatively weak and can readily undergo homolytic cleavage, forming highly reactive oxygen-centered radicals. This property makes them useful as initiators in polymerization reactions and as oxidizing agents. However, their instability also means they can be hazardous, requiring careful handling and storage to prevent explosive decomposition, especially when concentrated or heated. The specific properties and applications of a compound containing an isooksyryhmään depend heavily on the nature of the R and R' groups attached to the peroxide linkage.