2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone

Synonym(s):1,4-Dihydroxy-2,3-dimethylbenzene;2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-benzenediol

CAS NO.：608-43-5
Empirical Formula: C8H10O2
Molecular Weight: 138.16
MDL number: MFCD00009997
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-04-28 16:56:32

What is 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone?

Chemical properties

grey to purple powder

The Uses of 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone

2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone can be used as an antioxidant for lipid peroxidation. It is also used in the synthesis of benzofuran-5-ols which can further be utilized as antifungal agents in biological applications.

The Uses of 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone

2,3-Xylohydroquinone is a useful synthetic intermediate. It was used in the synthesis of mycophenolic acid analogs with IMP dehydrogenase-inhibiting activities. It is a metabolite of butylamino(dimethylphenoxy)propanol, a new adrenergic β-blocking agent.

General Description

2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone is an alkyl p-hydroquinone that can be used as a chain breaking antioxidant and an electron donor for redox intermediates. It acts as an antioxidant due to its characteristic to terminate kinetic chains on reaction with peroxy radicals.

Properties of 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone

Melting point:	223-225 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	193.57°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.0340 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4698 (estimate)
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Powder
pka	10.85±0.23(Predicted)
color	White to off-white
Water Solubility	Slightly soluble in water
BRN	636976
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	608-43-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone(608-43-5)

Safety information for 2,3-Dimethylhydroquinone

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. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.