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Catalog Number:
42405
CAS Number:
123-31-9
Hydroquinone
Purity:
≥ 99% (Assay by titration)
Synonym(s):
1,4-Dihydroxybenzene, Quinol, HQ
Hazmat
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Product Information
Synonyms
1,4-Dihydroxybenzene, Quinol, HQ
CAS Number
123-31-9
Purity
≥ 99% (Assay by titration)
Molecular Formula
C6H6O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00002339
PubChem ID
785
Melting Point
172 - 176 °C
Appearance
White to off-white crystalline powder
Boiling Point
282 °C
Conditions
Store at 2 - 8 °C
General Information
Synonyms
1,4-Dihydroxybenzene, Quinol, HQ
CAS Number
123-31-9
Purity
≥ 99% (Assay by titration)
Molecular Formula
C6H6O2
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00002339
PubChem ID
785
Melting Point
172 - 176 °C
Appearance
White to off-white crystalline powder
Boiling Point
282 °C
Conditions
Store at 2 - 8 °C
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Hydroquinone is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Cosmetic Formulations: Commonly found in skin lightening products, hydroquinone helps reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots, making it a popular choice in dermatology.
  • Photography: Used as a developing agent in black-and-white photography, it enhances the contrast of images, providing clearer and more defined photographs.
  • Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a reducing agent in various chemical reactions, hydroquinone is essential in analytical techniques for determining the concentration of certain compounds.
  • Polymer Industry: Employed as an antioxidant in the production of plastics and rubber, it helps prolong the life of materials by preventing oxidative degradation.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Utilized in the synthesis of various drugs, hydroquinone plays a role in developing medications that require specific chemical properties for efficacy.

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