2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone CAS 615-94-1
| CAS No. | 615-94-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H4O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 140.09 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
CATO supplies 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone (CAS 615-94-1), a certified reference material (molecular formula C6H4O4, MW 140.09 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C6H4O4, 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 140.09 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. 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), 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone 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 | C6H4O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 140.09 g/mol |
| Purity | >95% |
| 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) | 5.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
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- 4,6-Dihydro-1H,3H-furo[3,4-c]furan-1,3-dione (CAS 2848675-00-1)
- 2,2'-(2-Cyano-1,3-phenylene)bis(2-phenylacetonitrile) (CAS 339012-88-3)
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- 4,5-Dimethyl-1,3,2-dioxathiolane 2,2-dioxide (CAS 4440-89-5)
- 2-Chloro-1-{4-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]piperazin-1-yl}propan-1-one (CAS 1023472-23-2)
- 11,12-Dihydroindolo[2,3-a]carbazole (CAS 60511-85-5)
- Atrasentan Impurity 147 (CAS 1058350-26-7)
- (2S,3S)-3-Amino-2-hydroxy-5-methylhexanoic acid (CAS 73397-20-3)
- (1-Methyl-2-pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-3-ylethyl)amine (CAS 1447963-42-9)
- Peptide Impurity 26 (CAS 1350456-66-4)
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