Chemical name: hydroquinone
Synonyms: Hydrogen, HYDROXYQUINOL; HYDROCHINONE; HYDROQUINONE; AKOSBBS-00004220; hydroquinone–1,4-benzenediol; Idrochinone; Melanex
Molecular formula: C6H6O2
Structure formula:
Molecular weight: 110.1
CAS NO.: 123-31-9
EINECS No.: 204-617-8
Melting point : 172 to 175 ℃
Boiling point: 286 ℃
Density: 1.328g /cm³
Flash point: 141.6 ℃
Application area: hydroquinone is widely used in medicine, pesticides, dyes and rubber as important raw materials, intermediates and additives, mainly used in developer, anthraquinone dyes, azo dyes, rubber antioxidant and monomer inhibitor, food stabilizer and coating antioxidant, petroleum anticoagulant, synthetic ammonia catalyst and other aspects.
Character: White crystal, discoloration when exposed to light. Has a special smell.
Solubility: It is easily soluble in hot water, soluble in cold water, ethanol and ether, and slightly soluble in benzene.