2,6-Dimethylhydroquinone CAS 654-42-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.654-42-2
Molecular FormulaC8H10O2
Molecular Weight138.16 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2,6-Dimethylhydroquinone CAS 654-42-2 chemical structure

Description

2,6-Dimethylhydroquinone (CAS 654-42-2) reference standard, produced by CATO (ISO 17034 / CNAS / ANAB accredited). Molecular formula: C8H10O2. Molecular weight: 138.16 g/mol. Trusted by 10,000+ laboratories worldwide for pharmaceutical analysis and QC.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H10O2
Molecular Weight138.16 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)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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