2-Methyl-1,4-hydroquinone
Agent Name
2-Methyl-1,4-hydroquinone
CAS Number
95-71-6
Formula
C7-H8-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,4-Benzenediol, 2-methyl-; 1,4-Dihydroxy-2-methylbenzene; 2,5-Dihydroxytoluene; 2,5-Toluenediol; 2-Methyl-1,4-benzenediol; 2-Methylhydroquinone; Hydroquinone, tolyl-; Methyl-p-hydroquinone; Methylhydroquinone; THQ; THQ (VAN); Toluhydroquinone; Toluquinol; Tolylhydroquinone; p-Toluhydroquinol; p-Toluhydroquinone; p-Toluquinol; Hydroquinone, methyl-; [ChemIDplus] Eastman Toluhydroquinone; [Eastman Chemical MSDS]
Category
Phenols
Description
Off-white solid with a slight odor; [Eastman Chemical MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as an inhibitor; [Eastman Chemical MSDS]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; Dust causes eye and respiratory tract irritation; Harmful by ingestion; [Eastman Chemical MSDS] See "Hydroquinone."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0028 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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