Hydroquinone bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether
Synonym(s):2,2′-(1,4-Phenylenedioxy)diethanol
- CAS NO.:104-38-1
- Empirical Formula: C10H14O4
- Molecular Weight: 198.22
- MDL number: MFCD00002861
- EINECS: 203-197-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is Hydroquinone bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether?
Chemical properties
white to off-white crystalline powder or flakes
The Uses of Hydroquinone bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether
Preparation of polyester, polyolefins, polyurethanes, and hard waxy resins, organic synthesis.
The Uses of Hydroquinone bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether
Hydroquinone bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ether is used to produce 1,4-bis-(2-bromo-ethoxy)-benzene.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Tetrahedron Letters, 29, p. 163, 1988 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)80042-8
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Properties of Hydroquinone bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether
Melting point: | 100-102 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point: | 185-200 °C (0.3 mmHg) |
Density | 1.0143 (rough estimate) |
vapor pressure | 0.45Pa at 45℃ |
refractive index | 1.4720 (estimate) |
storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
form | Crystalline Powder or Flakes |
pka | 13.99±0.10(Predicted) |
color | White to off-white |
Odor | odorless |
Water Solubility | practically insoluble |
Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
CAS DataBase Reference | 104-38-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Ethanol, 2,2'-[1,4-phenylenebis(oxy)]bis- (104-38-1) |
Safety information for Hydroquinone bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
Computed Descriptors for Hydroquinone bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether
InChIKey | WTPYFJNYAMXZJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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