2,6-dimethyl-p-benzoquinone

Also known as: 2,6-dimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone, 2,6-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-dimethylbenzoquinone, 2,6-Dimethyl-p-quinone, m-Xyloquinone, 2,6-Xyloquinone

2,6-dimethyl-p-benzoquinone (CAS 527-61-7) is a compound in the Ketones category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H8O2 and a molecular weight of 136.148 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 71-73 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 200.9±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 71.1±17.4 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 527-61-7
Jingsj CID: J-4438-2
Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₂
Molecular Weight: 136.148 g/mol
Category: Ketones
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	71-73 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point	200.9±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	71.1±17.4 °C
Exact Mass	136.052429
PSA	34.14000
LogP	1.45
Vapor Pressure	0.3±0.4 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.511

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2914690090
Summary	2914690090 other quinones。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2,6-dimethyl-p-benzoquinone?

The CAS number of 2,6-dimethyl-p-benzoquinone is 527-61-7.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2,6-dimethyl-p-benzoquinone?

2,6-dimethyl-p-benzoquinone has molecular formula C8H8O2 and molecular weight 136.148 g/mol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "2,6-dimethyl-p-benzoquinone (CAS 527-61-7)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-4438-2 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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