2,3,5-Trimethylhydroquinone CAS 700-13-0

Product Name:       Trimethyl Hydroquinone

Identification

Synonyms            2,3,5-trimethyl-1,4-benzenediol；1,4-Dihydroxy-2,3,5-trimethylbenzene； TMHQ；3,6-dihydroxypseudocumol；pseudocumohydroquinone

Molecular Formula C₉H₂O₂

Molecular Weight 152.19

CAS Number          700-13-0

EINECS/ELINCS    211-838-3

Properties

Appearance            white crystalline powder

Solubility                insoluble in petroleum ether .Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in methanol.

Stability                   stable under normal temperatures and pressures

Specification

Item	Specification
Charac   teristics	white crystalline   powder
Melting point	168.0-172.0°C
Loss on   drying	0.5% max
Residue on   ignition	0.5% max
Assay	98.5% min

Application

Used as organic intermediates.

Used to synthesize VE.

Used as plastizer in plastic.

Packing and Storage

Packing   In 25kgs net cardboard drum.

Storage    Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.

Safety Information

UN 3077 9/PG 3