Hydroquinone, also known as benzene-1,4-diol or quinol, is an aromatic organic compound that is a type of phenol, a derivative of benzene, having the chemical formula C6H4(OH)2. It has two hydroxyl groups bonded to a benzene ring in a para position. It is a white granular solid. Substituted derivatives of this parent compound are also referred to as hydroquinones. The name “hydroquinone” was coined by Friedrich Wöhler in 1843.

Water soluble reducing agent
Black & white film developing
Polymerisation inhibitor

Minimum Assay: 99.5%
Molecular Formula: C6H4-1,4-(OH)2
Molecular Weight: 110.00 g/mol
Boiling Point: 285°C
Melting Point: 171-173°C

Cas Number: 123-31-9

Einecs Number: 204-617-8

UN Number: 3077

Hazard Class: 9

Packing Group: 3

Hazard Phrases: H302,H317,H318,H341,H351,H410

Prec Phrases: P201,P273,P280,P305,P351,P338,P310,P308,P313