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Hydroquinone is used as one of the ingredient in topical creams for skin pigmentation issues. Structurally, it is similar to a precursor of melanin. NF stands for National Formulary, a monogram controlled under the United States Pharmacopeia.
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- Depigmentation/skin lightening agent
- Photography
- Dyes/paints
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Product Information
| CAS | 123-31-9 |
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| Synonyms | 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene, p-Benzenediol, p-Hydroquinone, p-Hydroxyphenol, p-Dihydroxybenzene, 4-Hydroxyphenol, Benzoquinol, Eldoquin, hydroquinol, Eldopaque, Phiaquin, p-Dioxybenzene, Benzohydroquinone, Dihydroquinone, Hydroquinole |
| Assay | 99.0% Minimum |
| PubChem ID | 785 |
| Grade | NF Grade |
| Color | Off-white |
| Physical form | Solid |
| Appearance | Off-white |
| Odor | Odorless |
| pH | 3.75 (70 g/l aq.sol) |
| Melting point | 170 - 174 °C / 338 - 345.2 °F |
| Boiling Point | 285 - 287 °C / 545 - 548.6 °F @760 mmHg |
| Vapor pressure | 1 mmHg @ 132 °C |
| Density | 1.32 |
| Solubility | Soluble |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 520 °C / 968 °F |
| Molecular formula | C6H6O2 |
| Molecular weight | 110.11 |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Flash Point | 165 °C / 329 °F |
| Iron (Fe) | Not More Than 5 Ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | Not More Than 10 Ppm |
