1,4-Benzenediol,2,6-dimethyl- cas no:654-42-2
Synonyms: Hydroquinone,2,6-dimethyl- (7CI,8CI);1,4-Dihydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzene;2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-benzenediol;2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-hydroquinone;2,6-Dimethyl-p-benzohydroquinone;2,6-Dimethylhydroquinone;2,6-Xylohydroquinone;2,6-Xyloquinol;3,5-Dimethylhydroquinone;NSC 36868;m-XHQ;m-Xylene-2,5-diol;m-Xylohydroquinone;
Name1,4-Benzenediol,2,6-dimethyl-
CAS654-42-2
SynonymsHydroquinone,2,6-dimethyl- (7CI,8CI);1,4-Dihydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzene;2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-benzenediol;2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-hydroquinone;2,6-Dimethyl-p-benzohydroquinone;2,6-Dimethylhydroquinone;2,6-Xylohydroquinone;2,6-Xyloquinol;3,5-Dimethylhydroquinone;NSC 36868;m-XHQ;m-Xylene-2,5-diol;m-Xylohydroquinone;
EINECS(EC#)211-505-2
Molecular FormulaC8H10O2
Molecular Weight138.16
refractive index1.582
Globally Harmonized System of Classification adn Labelling of Chemicals(GHS)
HazardclassIRRITANT, TOXIC
Hazard Xi,T
Risk R36/37/38
Safety Poison by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. An experimental teratogen. Human reproductive effects by ingestion: impaired spermatogenesis in men and changes in fertility in women. Experimental reproductive effects. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.