2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone

• CAS: 608-43-5
• Catalog Number: ACM608435-1
• Category: Polymer/Macromolecule
• Molecular Weight: 138.16
• Molecular Formula: (CH3)2C6H2-1,4-(OH)2
• Description: 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone is an alkyl p-hydroquinone that can be used as a chain breaking antioxidant and an electron donor for redox intermediates. It acts as an antioxidant due to its characteristic to terminate kinetic chains on reaction with peroxy radicals.
• Synonyms: 1,4-Benzenediol, 2,3-dimethyl-;Hydroquinone, 2,3-dimethyl-;o-Xylene-3,6-diol;o-Xylohydroquinone;2,3-XYLOHYDROQUINONE;2,3-DIMETHYLHYDROQUINONE;2,3-DIMETHYLBENZENE-1,4-DIOL;2,3-DIMETHYL-1,4-BENZENEDIOL
• SMILES: Cc1c(C)c(O)ccc1O
• InChI: 1S/C8H10O2/c1-5-6(2)8(10)4-3-7(5)9/h3-4,9-10H,1-2H3
• InChI Key: BXJGUBZTZWCMEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Melting Point: 223-225 °C (lit.)
• Application: 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone can be used as an antioxidant for lipid peroxidation. It is also used in the synthesis of benzofuran-5-ols which can further be utilized as antifungal agents in biological s.
• Assay: 97%
• Features And Benefits: 1. High quality products; 2. Fast delivery; 3. Additional products can be ordered, please contact us for details
• MDL Number: MFCD00009997
• NACRES: NA.23
• Packaging: Packaging; 5, 25 g in glass bottle
• PubChem ID: 24857938
• Quality Level: 100

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular weight of 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone?

The molecular weight of 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone is 138.16.

How does 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone act as an antioxidant?

It acts as an antioxidant due to its characteristic to terminate kinetic chains on reaction with peroxy radicals.

What is the melting point of 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone?

The melting point is 223-225 °C (lit.).

What is the assay percentage of 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone?

The assay percentage is 97%.

What is another name for 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone?

2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone is also known as Hydroquinone, 2,3-dimethyl-.

What is the Beilstein REAXYS Number for 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone?

The Beilstein REAXYS Number is 636976.

What is the PubChemID for 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone?

The PubChemID is 24857938.

How can 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone be used in applications?

It can be used as an antioxidant for lipid peroxidation and in the synthesis of benzofuran-5-ols for antifungal agents.

What are some benefits of 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone?

Some benefits include high quality products, fast delivery, and the option to order additional products.

How can one purchase 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone?

It is available in packaging sizes of 5 or 25 g in a glass bottle, and additional products can be ordered by contacting the supplier.