Hydroquinone (quinol) is a granular white solid.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a skin-lightening agent.
Its chemical formula is C6H4(OH)2, Hydroquinone (quinol) is also known as benzene-1,4-diol or quinol.
CAS Number: 123-31-9
EC Number: 204-617-8
MDL number: MFCD00002339
Molecular Formula: C6H6O2 / C6H4-1,4-(OH)2 / C6H4(OH)2
SYNONYMS:
Hydroquinone, Idrochinone, Quinol, 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene, p-dihydroxybenzene, 1,4-Hydroxy benzene, 1,4-Benzenediol, HQ, 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene, Hydroquinone, Quinol, P-Hydroquinone, Hydrochinon, Dihydroquinone, Hydroquinol, Benzoquinol, Hydrochinone, Hidroquinone, Hidroquin, Idrochinone, Para-Hydroquinone, Hydroquinole, Hidroquilaude, 1, 4-Dihydroxy-Benzeen, 1, 4-Diidrobenzene, Pyrogentistic Acid, Hydroquinoue, Ccris 714, Diak 5, 1,4-Benzenediol, 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene, 4-Hydroxyphenol, Benzene-1,4-diol, Eldoquin, Hydroquinone, hydroquinone, p-Benzenediol, p-Hydroquinone, p-hydroxyphenol, Quinol, 1,4-benzenediol, benzene-1,4-diol, p-dihydroxybenzene, 1,4-dihydroxybenzene, hydroquinol, p-hydroquinone, hydroquinone, 123-31-9, Benzene-1,4-diol, 1,4-benzenediol, Quinol, 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene, p-Benzenediol, p-Hydroquinone, Dihydroquinone, 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene, Quinol, 1,4-benzenediol, p Benzendiol, Benzoquinol, para-Hydroxyphenol, Dihydroxybenzene, 1,4-Hydroxybenzene, p-Hydroquinone, p-Dihydroxybenzene, 1,4-Benzendil, Aida, Black and White Bleaching Cream, Eldoquin, Elopaque, quinnone, Tecquinol, Hydroquinol, p-Diphenol, Hydrochinon, hydrokinone, p-benzenediol, p-dioxobenzene, alpha-hydroquinone, benzohydroquinone, beta-quinol, arctuvin, eldopaque, tenox hq, tequinol, Benzene-1,4-diol, HQ, 1,4-Benzenediol, p-Benzenediol, p-Dihydroxybenzene, p-Dioxybenzene, p-Hydroquinone, p-Hydroxyphenol, Arctuvin, Benzohydroquinone, Benzoquinol, Diak 5, Eldopaque, Eldoquin, Hidroquinone, Hydroquinol, HE 5, Phiaquin, Quinol, Tecquinol, Tenox HQ, 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene, 4-Hydroxyphenol, p-Dioxobenzene, Hydrochinone, Benzene, p-dihydroxy-, Black and White Bleaching Cream, Derma-Blanch, Hydrochinon, Hydroquinole, Idrochinone, NCI-C55834, Tequinol, USAF EK-356, 1,4-Dihydroxy-benzeen, 1,4-Dihydroxy-benzol, 1,4-Dihydroxybenzen, 1,4-Diidrobenzene, UN 2662, Dihydroquinone, Aida, Eldopacque, Eldopaque forte, Eldoquin forte, Solaquin forte, p-Dihydroquinone, Black & White Bleaching Cream, 1,4-Benzenediol (hydroquinone), Artra (Salt/Mix) p-Hydroxyphenol, 4-Hydroxyphenol, p-Dihydroxybenzene, Benzoquinol, hydroquinol, Dihydroquinone, Eldoquin, p-Dioxybenzene, Solaquin forte, Eldopaque, Hydroquinole, Idrochinone, Tecquinol, Phiaquin, Benzohydroquinone, Hidroquinone, Arctuvin, Tequinol, Dihydroxybenzene, Eldopaque Forte, Eldoquin Forte, Hydrochinon, Tenox HQ, Diak 5, Benzene, p-dihydroxy-, Hydrochinone, 1,4-Dihydroxy-benzol, Artra, Usaf ek-356, 1,4-Diidrobenzene, p-Dioxobenzene, 1,4-Dihydroxybenzen, para-Dioxybenzene, para-Hydroquinone, NCI-C55834, para-Dihydroxybenzene, beta-quinol, HE 5, Pyrogentistic acid, Epiquin, Melanex, Sunvanish, p-Dihydroquinone, alpha-hydroquinone, CHEBI:17594, NSC 9247, HSDB 577, DTXSID7020716, AI3-00072, CHEMBL537, UNII-XV74C1N1AE, NSC-9247, EINECS 204-617-8, XV74C1N1AE, UN2662, Hydroquinone (USP), Hydroquinone [USP], MFCD00002339, HQ, DTXCID70716, NSC9247, EC 204-617-8, Hydroquinone, TRI-LUMA COMPONENT HYDROQUINONE, NCGC00015523-02, quinnone, Eldopacque, p-Phenylenediol, p Benzendiol, p-Quinol, 1,4-Benzoquinol, CAS-123-31-9, SMR000059154, 1,4-Hydroxybenzene, SR-01000075920, 4-DIHYDROXYBENZENE, hydroquinon, BQ(H), Hydroquinoue, Balancer, MedisilkeNight, Supermax, hydroq uinone, hydroquinone gr, MiracleFade, Reduced quinone, a-Hydroquinone, Hydroquinone gel, Idole Carrot, Movate Carrot, Movate Lemon, p-Hydroxybenzene, Scarlight Md, b-Quinol, Caro Light, Hot Movate, Idole Black, 4-Benzenediol, Hydroquinone 4%, 1,4 benzenediol, Clarite 4, Hydro-Q, Obagi-C, Active 4, Hydroquinone,(S), p-dihydroxy benzene, PLQ, HQLA, HYDROP, 4-hydroxyphenyl alcohol, Spectrum_001757, Lopac-H-9003, HYDROQUINONE 8%., WLN: QR DQ, bmse000293, Sh18, Lopac0_000577, SCHEMBL15516, BSPBio_002291, KBioGR_001246, KBioSS_002237, 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene, XIII, MLS000069815, MLS001074911, HYDROQUINONE [WHO-DD], Hydroquinone, LR, >=99%, SPECTRUM1504237, s4580, AKOS000119003, Tox21_110169_1, AM10548, DB09526, LP00577, NSC-758707, RP10102, SDCCGSBI-0050559.P003, UN 2662, BP-21160, EU-0100577, FT-0606877, EN300-18053, C00530, D00073, H 9003, AB00053361_08, Q419164, J-004910,
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Hydroquinone (quinol) is a metabolite found in the aging mouse brain.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a Melanin Synthesis Inhibitor.
The mechanism of action of Hydroquinone (quinol) is as a Melanin Synthesis Inhibitor.
The physiologic effect of Hydroquinone (quinol) is by means of Depigmenting Activity.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 tonnes per annum.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is an aromatic organic compound with the chemical formula C6H4(OH)2, also known as benzene-1,4-diol or quinol, which is a kind of phenol and also a derivative of benzene.
Hydroquinone (quinol) contains two hydroxyl groups bonded in a para position to the benzene ring.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a granular white solid.
Hydroquinone (quinol)’s substituted derivatives are also known as hydroquinones.
Friedrich Wöhler coined the term “Hydroquinone (quinol)” in 1843.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a skin-lightening agent used topically for the treatment of hyperpigmentation.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is an inhibitor and antioxidant, also is an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, motor fuels, and oils.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a white to off-white needle form crystal or freely flowable crystalline powder; Assay: Not less than 99.5%; Melting Point: 171 175.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a skin-lightening agent.
Hydroquinone (quinol) bleaches the skin, which can be helpful when treating different forms of hyperpigmentation.
Historically, there’s been some back-and-forth on the safety of Hydroquinone (quinol).
In 1982, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recognized Hydroquinone (quinol) as safe and effective.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a white needle-like crystal with a molecular formula of C6H4(OH)2, a molecular weight of 110.11, a specific gravity of 1.332, a melting point of 172 degC, a boiling point of 286 degC, and a flash point of 165 degC.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is soluble in water, ethanol and ether, and slightly soluble in benzene.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is an aromatic organic compound.
Its chemical formula is C6H4(OH)2, Hydroquinone (quinol) is also known as benzene-1,4-diol or quinol.
Two hydroxyl groups bound to a benzene ring in the para position to form Hydroquinone (quinol).
Hydroquinone (quinol) is known as a melanin synthesis inhibitor and is a phenol derivative that has antioxidant properties.
Hydroquinone (quinol) has the appearance of granular solid white.
Hydroquinone (quinol) has several applications, which are primarily associated with its function as a reducing agent that is soluble in water.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a major component of most black and white photographers for film and paper where, with the compound metol, it transforms silver halides into elemental silver.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a white needle-like crystals.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is soluble in alcohol and ether, soluble in water, slightly soluble in benzene.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is visible light in the air easily turned to light red.
The aqueous solution oof Hydroquinone (quinol) can be oxidized to Brown in air.
Reactions with strong oxidants may occur.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a weak acid.
Hydroquinone (quinol) reacts with most of the oxidizing agents and is converted to O-and p-benzoquinones.
Hydroquinone (quinol) has a, beta and gamma; Three crystal forms.
Type A is a triangular needle-like or diamond-like crystal, crystallized from water and stable.
Lu is a triangular crystal, crystallized from methanol, unstable.
The & gamma; Type is monoclinic crystal, which is obtained by sublimation method and is unstable.
All three crystals can be rubbed to emit fluorescence.
Hydroquinone (quinol), also benzene-1,4-diol or quinol, is an aromatic organic compound which is a type of phenol, having the chemical formula C6H4(OH)2.
Hydroquinone (quinol)'s chemical structure, shown in the table at right, has two hydroxyl groups bonded to a benzene ring in a para position.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a white granular solid at room temperature and pressure.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a quinone small molecule with efficacy as a topical preparation.
USES and APPLICATIONS of HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
Hydroquinone (quinol) is mainly used as a developer in photography.
Hydroquinone (quinol) and its alkylates are widely used as polymerization inhibitors added during the storage and transportation of monomers, the commonly used concentration is about 200ppm;2.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used as antioxidant for rubber and gasoline.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used as corrosion inhibitor, stabilizer and antioxidant in detergents, etc.
In the treatment field, Hydroquinone (quinol) is added to the hot water and cooling water of the closed-circuit heating and cooling system to inhibit corrosion of metals on the water side.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is also used as a deoxidizer for boiler water.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is added to the boiler water when it is preheated and deoxygenated to remove residual dissolved oxygen.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a raw material for manufacturing anthraquinone dyes, azo dyes, medicines, etc.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is an intermediate of some herbicides, including quizalofop-ethyl, lactofen, haloxyfop, fenoxaprop-ethyl, fenthiaprop, fluazifop-butyl, etc.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is also used in the hair dye field of cosmetics.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used as analytical reagent, reducing agent and developer for copper and gold.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a major component of most black and white photographers for film and paper where, with the compound metol, it transforms silver halides into elemental silver.
There are several other applications for Hydroquinone (quinol)'s reducing power.
As a polymerization barrier, Hydroquinone (quinol) inhibits the polymerization of acrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, cyanoacrylate, and other monomers vulnerable to radical-initiated polymerization by using its antioxidant properties.
By serving as a free-radical scavenger, Hydroquinone (quinol) helps in improving the shelflife of light-sensitive resins such as preceramic polymers.
Hydroquinone (quinol) can form a diphenolate ion by losing a hydrogen cation from both hydroxyl groups.
Hydroquinone (quinol) has several applications, which are primarily associated with its function as a reducing agent that is soluble in water.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used in the following products: photo-chemicals.
Other release to the environment of Hydroquinone (quinol) is likely to occur from: indoor use as reactive substance.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used in the following products: photo-chemicals, coating products, inks and toners and polymers.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction, health services and scientific research and development.
Other release to the environment of Hydroquinone (quinol) is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used in the following products: photo-chemicals, water treatment chemicals and fuels.
Release to the environment of Hydroquinone (quinol) can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and formulation in materials.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used in the following products: photo-chemicals, polymers, coating products, inks and toners and water treatment chemicals.
Hydroquinone (quinol) has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates).
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used in the following areas: printing and recorded media reproduction and formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
Release to the environment of Hydroquinone (quinol) can occur from industrial use: as processing aid, as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and for thermoplastic manufacture.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used as a photographic reducer and developer (except in color film), as a dye intermediate inhibitor, as a stabilizer in paints, varnishes, motor fuels and oils, as an antioxidant for fats and oils, as an inhibitor of polymerization, as a reagent in the determination of small quantities of phosphate and as a depigmentor.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used inhibitor in acrylic monomers and polyester resins.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used antioxidant in animal feed.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used present in many bleaching creams.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used occupational exposure in people working with antioxidants, bacteriostatics, furs, organic chemical synthesis, paints, plastics, rubber, drugs.
Hydroquinone (quinol) has a variety of uses principally associated with its action as a reducing agent which is soluble in water.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is a major component in most photographic developers where, with the compound Metol, it reduces silver halides to elemental silver.
In the field of water treatment, Hydroquinone (quinol) is added to the hot water and cooling water of the closed-circuit heating and cooling system, and the corrosion inhibition of the water side Metal energy is carried out.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used as an oxygen scavenger for boiler water, and Hydroquinone (quinol) is added thereto to remove residual dissolved oxygen when the boiler water is preheated for oxygen removal.
Release to the environment of Hydroquinone (quinol) can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used for the manufacture of: chemicals and plastic products.
In human medicine, Hydroquinone (quinol) is used as a topical application in skin whitening to reduce the color of skin as it does not have the same predisposition to cause dermatitis as Metol does.
The disodium diphenolate salt of Hydroquinone (quinol) is used as an alternating comonomer unit in the production of the polymer PEEK.
As a polymerization inhibitor, Hydroquinone (quinol) prevents polymerization of acrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, etc.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is also used as a raw material of herbicides, rubber antioxidants and dye stuffs.
Hydroquinone (quinol) has been found to reduce the viable cell number of some tumor cells.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used as an intermediate in the production of dyes and other organic compounds.
Hydroquinone (quinol) also acts as a antioxidant and bleaching agent.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used as imaging agent and dye, drug raw material
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used as a reducing agent.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used for the preventive measures of methyl methacrylate.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used in skin whitening.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used helpful as a biomarker for benzene exposure.
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used by photographic developers
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used in the treatment of acne scars
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used in various cosmetic products
WHO USES HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL)?
Hydroquinone (quinol) is most commonly used in bleaching creams by patients aged 13 years and over with a dark skin type.
Hydroquinone (quinol) can be used, often in combination with other medications, to treat:
*Melasma
*Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation such as subsequent to acne
*Freckles and lentigines
*Poikiloderma of Civatte
*Drug-induced pigmentation due to chemotherapy agents
*Folliculitis barbae and pseudofolliculitis barbae
*Hydroquinone (quinol) may also be used as a pretreatment before fractional laser therapy or chemical peels.
WHAT SKIN CONDITIONS CAN BENEFIT FROM HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL)?
Hydroquinone (quinol) is used to treat skin conditions related to hyperpigmentation.
This includes:
*acne scars
*age spots
*freckles
*melasma
*post-inflammatory marks from psoriasis and eczema
Although Hydroquinone (quinol) can help fade red or brown spots that have lingered, it won’t help with active inflammation.
For example, Hydroquinone (quinol) can help minimize acne scarring, but it won’t have an effect on redness from active breakouts.
ALTERNATIVE PARENTS OF HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
*1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoids
*Benzene and substituted derivatives
*Organooxygen compounds
*Hydrocarbon derivatives
SUBSTITUENTS OF HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
*Hydroquinone
*1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid
*Monocyclic benzene moiety
*Organic oxygen compound
*Hydrocarbon derivative
*Organooxygen compound
*Aromatic homomonocyclic compound
NATURAL OCCURRENCES OF HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
Hydroquinone (quinol) is one of the two primary reagents in the defensive glands of bombardier beetles, along with hydrogen peroxide (and perhaps other chemicals, depending on the species), which collect in a reservoir.
The reservoir opens through a muscle-controlled valve onto a thick-walled reaction chamber.
This chamber is lined with cells that secrete catalases and peroxidases.
When the contents of the reservoir are forced into the reaction chamber, the catalases and peroxidases rapidly break down the hydrogen peroxide and catalyze the oxidation of the Hydroquinone (quinol) into p-quinones.
These reactions release free oxygen and generate enough heat to bring the mixture to the boiling point and vaporize about a fifth of it, producing a hot spray from the beetle's abdomen.
HOW DOES HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL) WORK?
Hydroquinone (quinol) bleaches your skin by decreasing the number of melanocytes present.
Melanocytes make melanin, which is what produces your skin tone.
In cases of hyperpigmentation, more melanin is present due to an increase in melanocyte production.
By controlling these melanocytes, your skin will become more evenly toned over time.
It takes about four weeks on average for the ingredient to take effect.
It may take several months of consistent use before you see full results.
If you don’t see any improvements within three months of OTC use, talk to your dermatologist.
They may be able to recommend a prescription-strength formula better suited to your needs.
PROPERTIES OF HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
Hydroquinone (quinol) can undergo mild oxidation to convert to the compound parabenzoquinone, C6H4O2, often called p-quinone or simply quinone.
Reduction of quinone reverses this reaction back to Hydroquinone (quinol).
Some biochemical compounds in nature have this sort of Hydroquinone (quinol) or quinone section in their structures, such as Coenzyme Q, and can undergo similar redox interconversions.
The hydroxyl groups of Hydroquinone (quinol) are quite weakly acidic.
Hydroquinone (quinol) can lose an H+ from one of the hydroxyls to form a monophenolate ion or lose an H+ from both to form a diphenolate ion.
NOMENCLATURE OF HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
Hydroquinone (quinol) is the name recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) in its 1993 Recommendations for the Nomenclature of Organic Chemistry
PREPARATION METHOD OF HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
Aniline is oxidized to p-benzoquinone with manganese dioxide in sulfuric acid medium and then reduced to Hydroquinone (quinol) with iron powder.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
Physical and Chemical Properties
Character: White needle crystal.
melting point 172~175 ℃
boiling point 285~287 ℃
relative density 1.328g/cm3
flash point 165 ℃
solubility, ethanol and ether, benzene-soluble.
PRODUCTION OF HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
Industrial production of Hydroquinone (quinol) usually happens in two ways.
The most commonly used technique is identical to the cumene process in the reaction mechanism and, Hydroquinone (quinol) includes the dialkylation of benzene with propene to produce 1,4-diisopropyl benzene.
Hydroquinone (quinol) reacts with air to form bishydroperoxide, which has a similar structure compared to cumene hydroperoxide and, it rearranges in acid to form acetone and Hydroquinone (quinol).
The second method includes the hydroxylation of phenol over a catalyst.
The conversion process uses hydrogen peroxide and provides a combination of Hydroquinone (quinol) and catechol (benzene-1,2-diol):
C6H5OH+H2O2⟶C6H4(OH)2+H2O
Some other methods for producing Hydroquinone (quinol) are:
Oxidation of various phenols can also produce Hydroquinone (quinol) and its derivatives.
Examples of such method are Elbs persulfate oxidation and Dakin oxidation.
French chemists Pelletier and Caventou first obtained Hydroquinone (quinol) in 1820 through the dry distillation process of quinic acid.
PROPERTIES OF HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
*Formula of Hydroquinone (quinol) is C6H6O2.
*The Molecular Weight of Hydroquinone (quinol) is 110.11 g/mol.
*The Boiling Point of Hydroquinone (quinol) is 287°C
*Also, the Melting Point of Hydroquinone (quinol) is 172°C.
*The Density of Hydroquinone (quinol) is 1.3gcm−3.
*Hydroquinone (quinol) is soluble in water.
*Hydroquinone (quinol) has a white-solid appearance.
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
CAS number: 123-31-9
EC index number: 604-005-00-4
EC number: 204-617-8
Hill Formula: C₆H₆O₂
Chemical formula: C₆H₄(OH)₂
Molar Mass: 110.11 g/mol
HS Code: 2907 22 00
Boiling point: 287 °C (1013 hPa)
Density: 1.332 g/cm3 (15 °C)
Flash point: 165 °C
Ignition temperature: 515 °C
Melting Point: 171 °C (decomposition)
pH value: 3.7 (70 g/l, H₂O)
Vapor pressure: 1 hPa (132 °C)
Bulk density: 600 kg/m3
Solubility: 70 g/l
Chemical Name: HYDROQUINONE
CAS No: 123-31-9
Main Material: HYDROQUINONE
Storage: Other
Boiling point: 287 °C (549 F; 560 K)
HS Code: 29072200
Grade: Industrial Grade
Taste: Other
Molecular Weight: 110.112 g/mol
Molecular Formula: 110.112 g/mol
Classification: Other
Smell: Other
Other Names: Quinol
Density: 1.3 g/cm3, solid Kilogram per litre (kg/L)
Melting Point: 172 °C (342 F; 445 K)
Solubility: 5.9 g/100 mL (15 °C)
Structural Formula: C6H6O2
Form: Solid
CAS: 123-31-9
EINECS: 204-617-8
InChI: InChI=1/C9H6O4/c10-6-3-5-1-2-9(12)13-8(5)4-7(6)11/h1-4,10-11H
InChIKey: QIGBRXMKCJKVMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Formula: C6H6O2
Molar Mass: 110.11
Density: 1.32
Melting Point: 172-175°C (lit.)
Boiling Point: 285°C (lit.)
Flash Point: 165 °C
Water Solubility: 70 g/L (20 ºC)
Solubility: H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg (132 °C)
Vapor Density: 3.81 (vs air)
Appearance: Needle-Like Crystals or Crystalline Powder
Color: White to off-white
Merck: 14,4808
BRN: 605970
pKa: 10.35 (at 20°C)
Storage Condition: Store below +30°C.
Stability: Stable.
Sensitive: Air & Light Sensitive
Refractive Index: 1.6320
Molecular Weight: 110.11
Appearance Form: crystalline
Color: colorless
Odor: No data available
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH: 3,7 at 70 g/l
Melting point/freezing point:
Melting point/range: 172 - 175 °C - lit.
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 285 °C - lit.
Flash point: 165 °C at ca.1.013 hPa
Evaporation rate: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): The product is not flammable.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Vapor pressure: 1 hPa at 132 °C
Vapor density: 3,80 - (Air = 1.0)
Density: 1,332 g/cm3 at 15 °C
Relative density: No data available
Water solubility 72 g/l at 25 °C - completely soluble
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
log Pow: 0,59 - Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Autoignition temperature: 515,56 °C at 1.013 hPa
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Viscosity
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: No data available
Other safety information:
Relative vapor density: 3,80 - (Air = 1.0)
Water Solubility: 95.5 g/L
logP: 0.71
logP: 1.37
logS: -0.06
pKa (Strongest Acidic): 9.68
pKa (Strongest Basic): -5.9
Physiological Charge: 0
Hydrogen Acceptor Count: 2
Hydrogen Donor Count: 2
Polar Surface Area: 40.46 Ų
Rotatable Bond Count: 0
Refractivity: 30.02 m³·mol⁻¹
Polarizability: 10.75 ų
Number of Rings: 1
Bioavailability: Yes
Rule of Five: Yes
Ghose Filter: No
Veber's Rule: No
MDDR-like Rule: No
IUPAC Name: benzene-1,4-diol
Traditional IUPAC Name: α-hydroquinone
Formula: C6H6O2
InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6O2/c7-5-1-2-6(8)4-3-5/h1-4,7-8H
InChI Key: QIGBRXMKCJKVMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular weight: 110.1106
Exact mass: 110.036779436
SMILES: OC1=CC=C(O)C=C1
Chemical Formula: C6H6O2
Average Molecular Weight: 110.1106
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight: 110.036779436
IUPAC Name: benzene-1,4-diol
Traditional Name: α-hydroquinone
CAS Registry Number: 123-31-9
SMILES: OC1=CC=C(O)C=C1
InChI Identifier: InChI=1S/C6H6O2/c7-5-1-2-6(8)4-3-5/h1-4,7-8H
InChI Key: QIGBRXMKCJKVMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point: 170.0°C to 174.0°C
Color: White
Density: 1.32
Boiling Point: 285.0°C to 287.0°C
Flash Point: 165°C
Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (HPLC)
Beilstein: 06, 836
Fieser: 05,341; 14,249
Merck Index: 15, 4845
Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 70g/L in water (20°C).
Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol and ether,slightly soluble in benzene,
readily soluble in ethanol,acetone and methanol
Formula Weight: 110.11
Percent Purity: 99%
Physical Form: Needle-like Crystals or Crystalline Powder
Chemical Name or Material: Hydroquinone, 99%
C6H6O2: Hydroquinone
Molecular Weight/ Molar Mass: 110.11 g/mol
Density: 1.3 g cm−3
Boiling Point: 287 °C
Melting Point: 172 °C
FIRST AID MEASURES of HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
-Description of first-aid measures:
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
Call in physician.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/ shower.
Consult a physician.
*In case of eye contact
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
-Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Advice for non-emergency personnel:
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use safety goggles.
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Splash contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
*Body Protection:
Use protective clothing.
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
-Precautions for safe handling:
*Advice on safe handling:
Work under hood.
Do not inhale substance/mixture.
*Hygiene measures:
Wash hands and face after working with substance.
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of HYDROQUINONE (QUINOL):
-Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .