Hydroquinone

C₆H₆O₂

IUPAC: Benzene-1,4-diol

CAS: 123-31-9

Übersicht

Hydroquinone is a depigmenting agent that inhibits melanin production. It is used in skin lightening products and as a photographic developer.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×6
5,5%
C
Carbon ×6
65,4%
O
Oxygen ×2
29,1%

Verwendung

  • • Skin lightening agent
  • • Photography developer
  • • Polymerization inhibitor
  • • Antioxidant

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Bombardier beetles produce hydroquinone which reacts with hydrogen peroxide in their explosive defense mechanism

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Possible carcinogen at high doses

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC(=CC=C1O)O

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
110,11 g/mol
Dichte
1,3180 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
172,3 °C
Siedepunkt
287,0 °C
Löslichkeit
59 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
110,0368
XLogP
0,6
TPSA
40,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
8
Complexity
54,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hydroquinone?
Hydroquinone (C₆H₆O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Benzene-1,4-diol.
What is the molecular weight of Hydroquinone?
Hydroquinone has a molar mass of 110.11 g/mol.
What state is Hydroquinone at room temperature?
Hydroquinone is a solid at room temperature.
Is Hydroquinone organic or inorganic?
Hydroquinone is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Hydroquinone?
Hydroquinone (C₆H₆O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).