ChEBI: Tetrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone hydrate is the hydrate of tetrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone. The number of water molecules of crystallization (n) is variable, although most commonly the dihydrate (shown in the diagram) is formed in the solid phase. It contains a tetrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone.
Crystallise the quinone from water. [Beilstein 8 H 534, 8 II 572, 8 III 4204, 8 IV 3604.]
