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peracetic acid

Development stage: Unknown
Modality: Nucleic Acid-Directed Small Molecules → Small Molecules, Covalent Small Molecules → Small Molecules, Classical Binding Small Molecules → Small Molecules
Administration: Topical

Overview

Peracetic acid is an organic peroxide compound with the formula CH₃CO₃H. It is a colorless liquid with a strong acrid odor and is highly corrosive in concentrated form. Peracetic acid acts as a potent oxidizing agent and is primarily used as an antimicrobial disinfectant and sterilant in healthcare, food processing, agriculture, and water treatment industries. Its mechanism of action involves oxidation of cellular components (such as proteins and enzymes), leading to rapid microbial cell death. It demonstrates broad-spectrum microbicidal activity against bacteria (including spores), fungi, yeasts, and viruses even in the presence of organic matter[1][2][5]. Peracetic acid is not typically considered a pharmaceutical drug for direct therapeutic use but rather an industrial biocide or sanitizer.

Brand names: Nu-CidexAnioxyde 1000Anioxyde1000Anioxyde-1000Sekusept AktivSTERIS
Other names: peroxyacetic acidPAACH3CO3HCH-3CO3HCH 3CO3H

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