Hydroquinone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 123-31-9
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₆O₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 110.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00002339
• InChI Key: QIGBRXMKCJKVMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: hydroquinone, 1,4-benzenediol, quinol, 1,4-dihydroxybenzene, p-benzenediol, 4-hydroxyphenol, p-hydroquinone, p-hydroxyphenol, p-dihydroxybenzene, benzoquinol
• PubChem CID: 785
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17594
• IUPAC Name: benzene-1,4-diol
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1O)O

• Melting Point: 170.0°C to 174.0°C
• Color: White
• Density: 1.32
• Boiling Point: 285.0°C to 287.0°C
• Flash Point: 165°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (HPLC)
• Packaging: Plastic drum
• Quantity: 10 kg
• Beilstein: 06, 836
• Fieser: 05,341; 14,249
• 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
• Formula Weight: 110.11
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Needle-like Crystals or Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Hydroquinone, 99%

Safety and Handling

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