Trimethylhydroquinone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Trimethylhydroquinone is used for synthesizing vitamin E and used as medical intermediate.

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

Applications
Trimethylhydroquinone is used for synthesizing vitamin E and used as medical intermediate.

Solubility
Soluble in water (2 g/L @ 20°C.

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in a sealed container. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 700-13-0
• Molecular Formula: C9H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 152.193
• MDL Number: MFCD00002346
• InChI Key: AUFZRCJENRSRLY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: trimethylhydroquinone, 2,3,5-trimethylhydroquinone, 1,4-benzenediol, 2,3,5-trimethyl, pseudocumohydroquinone, psi-cumohydroquinone, 2,3,6-trimethylhydroquinone, 2,3,5-trimethyl-benzene-1,4-diol, hydroquinone, trimethyl, 2,3,5-trimethyl-1,4-benzenediol, .psi.-cumohydroquinone
• PubChem CID: 12785
• IUPAC Name: 2,3,5-trimethylbenzene-1,4-diol
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1O)C)C)O

• Melting Point: 169°C to 174°C
• Flash Point: 140°C (284°F)
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN3077
• Beilstein: 1909183
• Formula Weight: 152.2
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Trimethylhydroquinone

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Trimethylhydroquinone

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Trimethylhydroquinon

RUO – Research Use Only