2,5-Dimethyl-p-benzoquinone CAS 137-18-8

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.137-18-8
Molecular FormulaC8H8O2
Molecular Weight136.15 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,5-Dimethyl-p-benzoquinone CAS 137-18-8 chemical structure

Description

2,5-Dimethyl-p-benzoquinone (CAS 137-18-8) reference standard, produced by CATO (ISO 17034 / CNAS / ANAB accredited). Molecular formula: C8H8O2. Molecular weight: 136.15 g/mol. Trusted by 10,000+ laboratories worldwide for pharmaceutical analysis and QC.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H8O2
Molecular Weight136.15 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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