Hydroquinone

Usage Of Hydroquinone:

Hydroquinone can be used as intermediates of polymer, monomer inhibitor, dyes and auxiliary; as antioxidant in food and medicine industry; as anti coagulant for gas; developer for film, photos and X-ray film.

Basic Information Of Hydroquinone:

Synonymous: Quinol; 1,4-Benzenediol; p-Dihydroxybenzene;; Dihydroxybenzene; 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene

CAS Number: 123-31-9

Molecular formula: C6H6O2

Packing: plastic bag 25kg per bag

Technical Conditions Of Hydroquinone:

Appearance: white to off-white crystal

Content: ≥99.0%

Melting point: 171～175℃

Residue ignition: 0.05% max

Iron(Fe): 0.002% max

Heavy Metal(based on Pb): 0.002% max

Properties

Produced as an inhibitor, an antioxidant, and an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, motor fuels, and oils; in photographic processing; and naturally in certain plant species, Hydroquinone is a phenol derivative with antioxidant properties that can cause toxicity in several organs, notably the kidney. Used as a topical treatment for skin hyperpigmentation and in various cosmetic products, it is metabolized mainly to glutathione conjugates and forms mutagenic DNA adducts in in-vitro systems.

CAS No.

123-31-9

Formula

C6H6O2

Molecular Mass

110.11100

Exact Mass

110.03700

PSA

40.46000

Logp

1.09780