Quinhydrone
Agent Name
Quinhydrone
CAS Number
106-34-3
Formula
C6-H6-O2.C6-H4-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione compd. with 1,4-benzenediol (1:1); Chinhydron [Czech]; Green hydroquinone; Hydroquinone, compd. with p-benzoquinone; p-Benzoquinhydrone; p-Benzoquinone, compd. with hydroquinone; p-Benzoquinone-hydroquinone compound (1:1); [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Phenols
Description
Green solid with a metallic luster; [Merck Index] Dark green crystalline powder; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Composed of hydroquinone and quinone (1:1); Used in pH determinations; [Merck Index]
Comments
An irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Hydroquinone.", See "Quinone."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
9.84E-09 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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