2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 98%

Name: 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-007906

About 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 98%

Listed under CAS 615-94-1, 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone is a carbonyl building block available from Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of 98%. Formula C6H4O4, molecular weight 140.09 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2,5-dihydroxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione. Alternative names: 2,5-Dihydroxy-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione and 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,5-dihydroxy-.

The product is provided as a crystalline solid. Key physical data: a melting point of 235 °C (dec.). Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination and API intermediates. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone in 5 g, 25 g and 100 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-007906
CAS Number	615-94-1
IUPAC name	2,5-dihydroxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
Molecular formula	C₆H₄O₄
Molecular weight	140.09 g/mol
Exact mass	140.011
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	QFSYADJLNBHAKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(C(=O)C=C(C1=O)O)O
PubChem CID	69213

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	Yellow to dark yellow and light brown to dark brown and orange to dark orange powder or crystals
Melting point	235 °C (dec.)
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	74.6 Å²
Synonyms	2,5-Dihydroxy-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,5-dihydroxy-, p-Benzoquinone, 2,5-dihydroxy-, 2,5-Dihydroxy-p-benzoquinone, 2,5-Dihydroxybenzoquinone, 2,5-Dihydroxy-p-quinone, 2,4-dione, 2,5-dihydroxy-, 2,5-dihydroxy-[1,4]benzoquinone, 2,5-Dihydroxybenzo-1,4-quinone #, 4,5-Dihydroxycyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-dione, 1,4-Benzoquinone, 2,5-dihydroxy-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, 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 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 98% is 615-94-1. It is also known as 2,5-Dihydroxy-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,5-dihydroxy-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 98%?

2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 98% has the molecular formula C6H4O4 and a molecular weight of 140.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,5-dihydroxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 98% can I order?

We supply 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 98% in (98%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 98% 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 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 98% 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.