2,6-Dimethylbenzoquinone

Catalog Number

527-61-7

CAS

527-61-7

IUPAC Name

2,6-dimethylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione

Synonyms

2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-dimethyl-; 2,6-Dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione; p-Benzoquinone, 2,6-dimethyl-; 2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone; 2,6-Dimethyl-p-benzoquinone; 2,6-Xyloquinone; 3,5-Dimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone; 3,5-Dimethyl-p-benzoquinone; 3,5-Dimethylbenzoquinone; m-Xyloquinone; NSC 17549; 2,6-DMBQ

Molecular Weight

136.15

Molecular Formula

C8H8O2

Product Information

Purity

≥95%

MDL

MFCD00001605

Physical State

Solid

Appearance

Yellow solid

Storage

Store at -20°C

Boiling Point

20-40°C at 0.04 Torr

Melting Point

72.5°C

Density

1.115±0.06 g/cm3

Solubility

Soluble in Chloroform, DMSO

Safety Information

Signal Word

Danger

Precautionary Statement

P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.P261 : Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.P271 : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling.P280 : Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.P362 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.P301 + P310 + P330 : IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth.P302 + P352 + P312 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.P304 + P340 + P311 : IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.P403 + P233 : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.P405 : Store locked up.

Hazard Statements

H301 + H311 + H331 : Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.H315 : Causes skin irritation.H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.

Canonical SMILES

CC1=CC(=O)C=C(C1=O)C

InChI

InChI=1S/C8H8O2/c1-5-3-7(9)4-6(2)8(5)10/h3-4H,1-2H3

InChI Key

SENUUPBBLQWHMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N