Tetrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone hydrate CAS 123334-16-7
| CAS No. | 123334-16-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H4O6 |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
The occurrence of Tetrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone hydrate is closely related to a carbohydrate-derived structure in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.
Tetrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone hydrate (CAS 123334-16-7), molecular formula C6H4O6H2O and molecular weight 190.11 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.
Structurally, Tetrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone hydrate (C6H4O6H2O) contains a carbohydrate-derived structure. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 190.11 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), Tetrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone hydrate meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C6H4O6 H2O |
| Molecular Weight | 190.11 g/mol |
| Appearance | Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 4.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1992 |
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