1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.It is used as a metabolite of benzene.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.It is used as a metabolite of benzene.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, bases, oxidizing agents. Air & Light Sensitive.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 533-73-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H6O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 126.111
• MDL Number: MFCD00002198
• InChI Key: GGNQRNBDZQJCCN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 1,2,4-benzenetriol, 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzene, hydroxyhydroquinone, hydroxyquinol, oxyhydroquinone, 2,5-dihydroxyphenol, oxyhydrochinon, hydroquinone, hydroxy, 4-hydroxycatechol, 1,3,4-trihydroxybenzene
• PubChem CID: 10787
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16971
• IUPAC Name: benzene-1,2,4-triol
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1O)O)O

• Melting Point: ∼140°C (sublimation)
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 2042863
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,1073
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 126.11
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,2,4-Benzenetriol

RUO – Research Use Only