PHENYLHYDROQUINONE
Synonym(s):2,5-Biphenyldiol;2,5-Dihydroxybiphenyl
- CAS NO.:1079-21-6
- Empirical Formula: C12H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 186.21
- MDL number: MFCD00002342
- EINECS: 214-091-1
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:25:36
What is PHENYLHYDROQUINONE?
Chemical properties
white to grey-brownish powder
The Uses of PHENYLHYDROQUINONE
2-Phenylhydroquinone (cas# 1079-21-6) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.
Safety Profile
Poison by intraperitoneal andintravenous routes. Mutation data reported. When heatedto decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritatingfumes.
Properties of PHENYLHYDROQUINONE
| Melting point: | 98-100 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 280.69°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.228 |
| refractive index | 1.6010 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly) |
| form | Solid |
| pka | 10.46±0.18(Predicted) |
| color | Needles from EtOH (aq) |
| BRN | 1949429 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 1079-21-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2,5-diol (1079-21-6) |
Safety information for PHENYLHYDROQUINONE
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for PHENYLHYDROQUINONE
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