2,5-Dimethyl-p-benzoquinone, 99%

Description

CAS: 137-18-8 | C₈H₈O₂ | 136.15 g/mol

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 137-18-8
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 136.15
• MDL Number: MFCD00041737
• InChI Key: MYKLQMNSFPAPLZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2,5-dimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone, phlorone, p-xyloquinone, 2,5-dimethyl-p-benzoquinone, 2,5-xyloquinone, 2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,5-dimethyl, 2,5-dimethylquinone, floron, 3,6-dimethyl-p-benzoquinone, floron czech
• PubChem CID: 8718
• IUPAC Name: 2,5-dimethylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=O)C(=CC1=O)C

• CAS Min %: 98.5
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Melting Point: 123°C to 126°C
• Color: Yellow to Brown
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Quantity: 5 g
• Formula Weight: 136.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: 2, 5-Dimethyl-p-benzoquinone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Toxic if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep a
EINECSNumber	205-283-6

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only