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820801 2-Methylhydroquinone

2-Methylhydroquinone for synthesis. CAS 95-71-6, chemical formula 2-(CH₃)C₆H₃-1,4-(OH)₂.

2-Methylhydroquinone MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: 2,5-Dihydroxytoluene, Toluhydroquinone

CAS #: 95-71-6 EC Number: 202-443-7 Molar Mass: 124.14 g/mol Chemical Formula: 2-(CH₃)C₆H₃-1,4-(OH)₂ Hill Formula: C₇H₈O₂
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
95-71-6202-443-7C₇H₈O₂2-(CH₃)C₆H₃-1,4-(OH)₂124.14 g/mol

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8.20801.0100 Glass bottle 100 g
Description
Catalogue Number820801
Synonyms2,5-Dihydroxytoluene, Toluhydroquinone
Description2-Methylhydroquinone
References
Product Information
CAS number95-71-6
EC number202-443-7
Hill FormulaC₇H₈O₂
Chemical formula2-(CH₃)C₆H₃-1,4-(OH)₂
Molar Mass124.14 g/mol
HS Code2907 29 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Application2-Methylhydroquinone for synthesis. CAS 95-71-6, chemical formula 2-(CH₃)C₆H₃-1,4-(OH)₂.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Flash point172 °C
Ignition temperature468 °C
Melting Point128 - 130 °C
Solubility77 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 200 - 400 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement(s)P260: Do not breathe dust.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class8A Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal3
Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerharmful, irritant
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 3261 , 8, I
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 3261 , 8, I
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 3261 , 8, I, Segregation Group: 1 (Acids)
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (HPLC, area%)≥ 97.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value)≥ 125 °C
Melting range (upper value)≤ 128 °C
Identity (IR)passes test
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8.20801.0100 04022536466958

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