608-43-5

Name 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone
CAS 608-43-5
Molecular Formula C8H10O2
MDL Number MFCD00009997
Molecular Weight 138.16
MOL File 608-43-5.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance grey to purple powder
Melting point  223-225 °C (lit.)
Boiling point  193.57°C (rough estimate)
density  1.0340 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.4698 (estimate)
storage temp.  Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility  DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form  Powder
pka 10.85±0.23(Predicted)
color  White to off-white
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Water Solubility  Slightly soluble in water
BRN  636976
InChI InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c1-5-6(2)8(10)4-3-7(5)9/h3-4,9-10H,1-2H3
InChIKey BXJGUBZTZWCMEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1(O)=CC=C(O)C(C)=C1C
CAS DataBase Reference 608-43-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone(608-43-5)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
Safety Statements 
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection .
WGK Germany  3
F  8-9-23
HS Code  29146990
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard Classifications Eye Irrit. 2
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3

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