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Organic Chemicals

Hydroquinone AR

RA001560 CAS 123-31-9 AR

Identity

Product code
RA001560
CAS number
123-31-9
Grade
AR
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C6H6O2
Molecular weight
110.11

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Density [g/cm3] 1.332 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Soluble in water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.59 —
Colour White powder —
pH value 3.7 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 172 - 175 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 499 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 165 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 285 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 1 mmHg mmHg
Vapour density 3.8 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance White crystalline powder —
Catechol Max 0.02 % %
Assay Min 99 % %
Melting point 170 - 174 °C °C
Insoluble matter Max 0.005 % %
Sulphated ash Max 0.02 % %
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.02 % %
Copper (Cu) Max 0.01 % %
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001 % %
Lead (Pb) Max 0.001 % %

3 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
100 g RA001560-PK-100G
500 g RA001560-PK-500G