Product Description

ProductHydroquinone
CAS123-31-9
FormulaC6H4(OH)2
SynonymBenzene-1,4-diol, 1,4-Benzenediol, Hydroquinone

Typical Product Specifications

Density1.330
Auto/Self Ignition Temperaturetemp. 516 c
Slightly Solublein benzene
Moderately Solublein acetone
SolubleSoluble 7g/100ml in water.
Specific Gravity (20ยฐC)1.35 @20ยฐC
Vapor Pressure.1 mmHg @ 60ยฐC
Assay %99% Min
Melting Point170.5 ยฐC Min
Auto Ignition Temp930ยฐF
Water when shipped0.3% Max
Flash Point COC ยฐC165ยฐC
Dropping Point285ยฐC
Residue on Ignition0.3% Max
Vapor Density3.81
SensoricOff white or slight yellow crystalline powder.
pHweakly acidic (aq. solns.)
Colordiscolored by light and air
Odorodorless
Molecular weight110.11
Flash Point(tcc) 165 c
Solubilitywater, alcohol, ether, ccl4, oxygenated solvs.
Boiling Point285 c
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

Hydroquinone is a water-soluble reducing agent making it an excellent polymerization inhibitor for acrylates

It also finds use in topical skin creams and lotions for reducing the signs of age.

Use: STABILISING

ClassSpecialty Chemicals, Plastic Additives, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients, Organic Intermediates and Compounds, Industrial Chemicals, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals
FunctionIntermediates, Antioxidants, Polymerization Inhibitor, Chemical Intermediate, Reducing Agent
IndustryIndustrial, Specialty Chemicals
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