2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-BENZOQUINONE

Synonym(s):2,5-Dihydroxy-p -benzoquinone;2,5-Dihydroxy-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione;2,5-Dihydroxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione;Anilic acid

CAS NO.：615-94-1
Empirical Formula: C6H4O4
Molecular Weight: 140.09
MDL number: MFCD00001598
EINECS: 210-454-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-11-04 20:04:50

2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-BENZOQUINONE Structural

What is 2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-BENZOQUINONE?

Chemical properties

Ochre to brown powder

The Uses of 2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-BENZOQUINONE

2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone dianion, and squarate as bridging ligands in the synthesis and magnetic properties of binuclear iron(III) complexes with oxalate. A Dinuclear 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone acts as a bridging ligand Ruthenium(II) Complex with the Dianion.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 67, p. 1034, 1945 DOI: 10.1021/ja01222a504

Properties of 2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-BENZOQUINONE

Melting point:	235 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Boiling point:	216.56°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.4596 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5800 (estimate)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated)
form	Powder
pka	pK1:2.71;pK2:5.18 (25°C)
color	Ochre to brown
Water Solubility	Soluble in water.
BRN	1939229
CAS DataBase Reference	615-94-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,5-dihydroxy- (615-94-1)

Safety information for 2,5-DIHYDROXY-1,4-BENZOQUINONE

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. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.