Hydroquinone

C₆H₆O₂

IUPAC: Benzene-1,4-diol

CAS: 123-31-9

अवलोकन

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

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

H
Hydrogen ×6
5.5%
C
Carbon ×6
65.4%
O
Oxygen ×2
29.1%

उपयोग

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

रोचक तथ्य

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

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Possible carcinogen at high doses

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC(=CC=C1O)O

गुण

प्रकार
organic
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
110.11 g/mol
घनत्व
1.3180 g/cm³
गलनांक
172.3 °C
क्वथनांक
287.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
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

संबंधित यौगिक

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).