Hydroquinone
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Product Description
Product
Hydroquinone
CAS
123-31-9
Formula
C6H4(OH)2
Synonym
Hydroquinone; 1,4-Benzenediol; Benzene-1,4-diol
Typical Product Specifications
Density
1.330
Auto/Self Ignition Temperature
temp. 516 c
Slightly Soluble
in benzene
Moderately Soluble
in acetone
Soluble
Soluble 7g/100ml in water.
Specific Gravity (20°C)
1.35 @20°C
Vapor Pressure
.1 mmHg @ 60°C
Assay %
99% Min
Melting Point
170.5 °C Min
Auto Ignition Temp
930°F
Water when shipped
0.3% Max
Flash Point COC °C
165°C
Dropping Point
285°C
Residue on Ignition
0.3% Max
Vapor Density
3.81
Sensoric
Off white or slight yellow crystalline powder.
pH
weakly acidic (aq. solns.)
Color
discolored by light and air
Odor
odorless
Molecular weight
110.11
Flash Point
(tcc) 165 c
Solubility
water, alcohol, ether, ccl4, oxygenated solvs.
Boiling Point
285 c
Chemical 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
Class
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals , Industrial Chemicals , Organic Intermediates and Compounds , Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients , Plastic Additives , Specialty Chemicals
Industry
Functions
Hydroquinone
Product Description
Product
Hydroquinone
CAS
123-31-9
Formula
C6H4(OH)2
Synonym
Hydroquinone; 1,4-Benzenediol; Benzene-1,4-diol
Typical Product Specifications
Density
1.330
Auto/Self Ignition Temperature
temp. 516 c
Slightly Soluble
in benzene
Moderately Soluble
in acetone
Soluble
Soluble 7g/100ml in water.
Specific Gravity (20°C)
1.35 @20°C
Vapor Pressure
.1 mmHg @ 60°C
Assay %
99% Min
Melting Point
170.5 °C Min
Auto Ignition Temp
930°F
Water when shipped
0.3% Max
Flash Point COC °C
165°C
Dropping Point
285°C
Residue on Ignition
0.3% Max
Vapor Density
3.81
Sensoric
Off white or slight yellow crystalline powder.
pH
weakly acidic (aq. solns.)
Color
discolored by light and air
Odor
odorless
Molecular weight
110.11
Flash Point
(tcc) 165 c
Solubility
water, alcohol, ether, ccl4, oxygenated solvs.
Boiling Point
285 c
Chemical 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
Class
Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals , Industrial Chemicals , Organic Intermediates and Compounds , Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients , Plastic Additives , Specialty Chemicals
Industry
Functions
