Trimethylhydroquinone, 98%
Trimethylhydroquinone, 98%
Trimethylhydroquinone, 98%
Trimethylhydroquinone, 98%
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Trimethylhydroquinone, 98%

CAS: 700-13-0 | C9H12O2 | 152.193 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS700-13-0
IUPAC Name2,3,5-trimethylbenzene-1,4-diol
Molecular FormulaC9H12O2
InChI KeyAUFZRCJENRSRLY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC1=CC(O)=C(C)C(C)=C1O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormPowder
Melting Point (clear melt)167.0-173.0?C
Appearance (Color)White to cream
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Trimethylhydroquinone is used for synthesizing vitamin E and used as medical intermediate.

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Applications
Trimethylhydroquinone is used for synthesizing vitamin E and used as medical intermediate.

Solubility
Soluble in water (2 g/L @ 20°C.

Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in a sealed container. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Kikumasa Sato; Shigehiro Abe. Synthesis of Trimethylhydroquinone. J. Org. Chem. 1963, 28 (7), 1928-1929.
  2. T. H. James; J. M. Snell; A. Weissberger. Oxidation Processes. XII.1 The Autoxidation of Hydroquinone and of the Mono-, Di- and Trimethylhydroquinones. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1938, 60, (9), 2084-2093.