Hydroquinone
Product Description
| Product | Hydroquinone |
| CAS | 123-31-9 |
| Formula | C6H4(OH)2 |
| Synonym | Benzene-1,4-diol, 1,4-Benzenediol, Hydroquinone |
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 | Specialty Chemicals, Plastic Additives, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients, Organic Intermediates and Compounds, Industrial Chemicals, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals |
| Function | Intermediates, Antioxidants, Polymerization Inhibitor, Chemical Intermediate, Reducing Agent |
| Industry | Industrial, Specialty Chemicals |
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