Description
Trimethylhydroquinone
97%
Synonym(s):
1,4-Dihydroxy-2,3,5-trimethylbenzene, 3,6-Dihydroxypseudocumene
Linear Formula:
(CH3)3C6H-1,4-(OH)2
CAS Number:
700-13-0
Molecular Weight:
152.19
Beilstein:
1909183
EC Number:
211-838-3
MDL number:
MFCD00002346
PubChem Substance ID:
24900467
NACRES:
NA.22
PROPERTIES
Quality Level
100
Assay
97%
mp
169-172 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
Cc1cc(O)c(C)c(C)c1O
InChI
1S/C9H12O2/c1-5-4-8(10)6(2)7(3)9(5)11/h4,10-11H,1-3H3
InChI key
AUFZRCJENRSRLY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
DESCRIPTION
Application
Trimethylhydroquinone is a key precursor for the synthesis of tocopherols (vitamin E) and (±)-madindolines.[1][2][3]
SAFETY INFORMATION
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H315 - H317 - H318 - H332 - H335 - H410
Precautionary Statements
P261 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
375.8 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
191 °C - closed cup
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves