CAS: 95-71-6 | 2-Methylhydroquinone

Products Description

2-Methylhydroquinone, with a CAS registration number of 95-71-6 and an EINECS registration number of 202-443-7, has a molecular formula of C₇H₈O₂ and a molecular weight of 124.14. It is also known as 2-Methyl-1,4-hydroquinone and Toluhydroquinone.

2-Methylhydroquinone appears as an off-white or white crystalline powder. Its melting point ranges from 126 to 130℃, the boiling point is 272.0℃ or 285℃, the flash point is 172℃, the density is about 1.1006, the vapor pressure is 0.004Pa at 25℃, the refractive index is 1.4922. Its solubility in water is 77g/L at 25℃, and it is also soluble in organic solvents. The acidity coefficients are pK1 = 10.03 and pK2 = 11.62 at 25℃.

Basic Info

Safety Information

Dangerous goods mark: Xi, Xn
Dangerous category code: 36/37/38-22
Safety instructions: 26-36
Dangerous goods transport number: UN2811
Packing category: III

Uses

Pharmaceutical, dye, pigment intermediates: 2-Methylhydroquinone is an important intermediate in the pharmaceutical, dye, pigment and other industries, and can be used to synthesize a variety of drugs, dyes and pigments.
Inhibitor: used to inhibit the polymerization of unsaturated resins to prevent unnecessary polymerization reactions of resins during production and storage.
Antioxidant: used for antioxidant protection of non-edible fats and oils to extend their service life. It can be used for antioxidant of non-edible oils, fats, fatty acid esters, linseed oil, etc.

Company Profile

Gnee Chem is an enterprise specialising in the research, development, production and sales of phytochemicals and fine chemicals.Our factory was established in 2016 and is located in Henan Province, covering an area of 3,600 square metres. We have a professional, well-equipped and high-quality R&D team with more than 10 years of R&D experience. Our products are widely exported to many countries, such as the United States, Russia, Canada, Australia, Europe, etc., and we provide customers with fast shipping services. We hope to establish long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation with more friends in the future, and provide the best products and services for our customers.

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