Hydroquinone, 99.5%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10313292	Thermo Scientific Acros 219930050	5 g	Glass Bottle
10012840	Thermo Scientific Acros 219930500	50 g	Plastic bottle
10454715	Thermo Scientific Acros 219932500	250 g	Plastic bottle
10761335	Thermo Scientific Acros 219930010	1 kg	Plastic bottle
15149253	Thermo Scientific Acros 219930051	5 kg	Plastic Drum

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 123-31-9
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 110.11
• InChI Key: QIGBRXMKCJKVMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 785
• IUPAC Name: benzene-1,4-diol

• Molecular Formula: C₆H₆O₂
• MDL Number: MFCD00002339
• Synonym: hydroquinone, 1,4-benzenediol, quinol, 1,4-dihydroxybenzene, p-benzenediol, 4-hydroxyphenol, p-hydroquinone, p-hydroxyphenol, p-dihydroxybenzene, benzoquinol
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17594
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1O)O

Specifications

• CAS: 123-31-9
• Color: White
• Boiling Point: 285.0°C to 287.0°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₆O₂
• MDL Number: MFCD00002339
• Fieser: 05,341; 14,249
• Synonym: hydroquinone, 1,4-benzenediol, quinol, 1,4-dihydroxybenzene, p-benzenediol, 4-hydroxyphenol, p-hydroquinone, p-hydroxyphenol, p-dihydroxybenzene, benzoquinol
• InChI Key: QIGBRXMKCJKVMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: benzene-1,4-diol
• PubChem CID: 785
• Formula Weight: 110.11
• Physical Form: Needle-like Crystals or Crystalline Powder

• Melting Point: 170.0°C to 174.0°C
• Density: 1.32
• Flash Point: 165°C
• Assay Percent Range: 99.4% min. (HPLC)
• Linear Formula: C₆H₄(OH)₂
• Beilstein: 06,836
• Merck Index: 15,4845
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 70g/L in water (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and ether,slightly soluble in benzene,readily soluble in ethanol,acetone and methanol
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1O)O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 110.11
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17594
• Percent Purity: 99.5%
• Chemical Name or Material: Hydroquinone, p.a.

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement:
Causes serious eye damage.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Harmful if swallowed.
Very toxic to aquatic life.

GHS P Statement:
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Avoid release to the environment.

WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.

GHS Signal Word: Danger

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missing translation for 'tsca' : TSCA

Product Identifier

• Hydroquinone

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only