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1,4-Benzoquinone

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

p-Benzoquinone, ,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, Quinone

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H4(=O)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
108.09
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
773967
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

3.73 (vs air)

vapor pressure

0.1 mmHg ( 25 °C)

autoignition temp.

815 °F

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

113-115 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

O=C1C=CC(=O)C=C1

InChI

1S/C6H4O2/c7-5-1-2-6(8)4-3-5/h1-4H

InChI key

AZQWKYJCGOJGHM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

1,4-Benzoquinone, also known as para-quinone, is a benzene derivative with cyclic dienedione structure.

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets, have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

1,4-Benzoquinone is a dark yellow powder having a green cast. It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in alcohol, in ether, and in fixed alkali solutions. It may darken on standing.

Application

The USP pharmaceutical reference standard is intended for use in analytical or laboratory applications as specified in USP compendia.

Also ideal for use as a primary reference standard in the following tests or assays according to USP General Chapter <11>:

  • pure steam
  • water for injection
  • sterile water for inhalation
  • sterile water for injection
  • sterile water for irrigation
  • purified water
  • sterile purified water
  • water for hemodialysis
  • <643>total organic carbon

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.


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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Sol. 1 - Muta. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

flash_point_f

170.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

77 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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SKUGTIN
1056504-200MG04061833742099