2-Methylhydroquinone, 99%

Description

CAS: 95-71-6 | C7H8O2 | 124.14 g/mol

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 95-71-6
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 124.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00002345
• InChI Key: CNHDIAIOKMXOLK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methylhydroquinone, 2-methylhydroquinone, 2,5-dihydroxytoluene, p-toluhydroquinone, toluhydroquinone, toluquinol, p-toluquinol, tolylhydroquinone, p-toluhydroquinol, 2,5-toluenediol
• PubChem CID: 7253
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylbenzene-1,4-diol
• SMILES: CC1=CC(O)=CC=C1O

• CAS Min %: 98.5
• CAS Max %: 100.0
• Melting Point: 126.0°C
• Color: Beige to Gray-White
• Flash Point: 172°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 06, 874
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 77g/L (25°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol,benzene and chloroform
• Formula Weight: 124.14
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methylhydroquinone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water
EINECSNumber	202-443-7

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only