Duroquinone, 97%

Name: Duroquinone, 97%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008116

About Duroquinone, 97%

Duroquinone (CAS 527-17-3) is a carbonyl building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of 98%. With the molecular formula C10H12O2, it has a molar mass of 164.2 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2,3,5,6-tetramethylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione. Alternative names: 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-benzoquinone and Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone.

It is supplied as faint yellow to yellow powder or crystals. Key physical data: a melting point of 110-112 °C. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination and API intermediates. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 1 g and 5 g packs, Duroquinone is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Duroquinone, 97%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008116
CAS Number	527-17-3
IUPAC name	2,3,5,6-tetramethylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₂O₂
Molecular weight	164.2 g/mol
Exact mass	164.0837
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	WAMKWBHYPYBEJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=C(C(=O)C(=C(C1=O)C)C)C
PubChem CID	68238

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Faint yellow to yellow powder or crystals
Melting point	110-112 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	2.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	34.1 Å²
Synonyms	2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-benzoquinone, Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone, Tetramethyl-1,4-benzoquinone, Tetramethylquinone, Tetramethyl-p-quinone, 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone, 2,3,5,6-Tetramethylbenzoquinone, p-Benzoquinone, tetramethyl-, p-Benzoquinone, 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-, 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-, tetramethylbenzoquinone, p-Benzoquinone, tetramethyl-, semiquinone

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Duroquinone, 97%?

The CAS Registry Number of Duroquinone, 97% is 527-17-3. It is also known as 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-benzoquinone, Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone, Tetramethyl-1,4-benzoquinone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Duroquinone, 97%?

Duroquinone, 97% has the molecular formula C10H12O2 and a molecular weight of 164.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,3,5,6-tetramethylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione.

Which grade and pack sizes of Duroquinone, 97% can I order?

We supply Duroquinone, 97% in (98%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Duroquinone, 97%?

Yes. Every lot of Duroquinone, 97% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Duroquinone, 97% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Duroquinone, 97% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.