Methylhydroquinone
Also known as: 2-Methylhydroquinone, 2,5-Dihydroxytoluene, 2-Methyl-1,4-benzenediol, 2-Methylbenzene-1,4-diol, Toluhydroquinone, p-Toluhydroquinone, 3-Methyl-1,4-dihydroxybenzene, 1,4-Benzenediol, 2-methyl-
Methylhydroquinone (CAS 95-71-6) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H8O2 and a molecular weight of 124.137 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 125-128ºC, a boiling point of 277.8±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 140.2±16.4 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 95-71-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-46855-3
- Molecular Formula
- C7H8O2
- Molecular Weight
- 124.137 g/mol
- Category
- Alcohols
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 125-128ºC |
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| Boiling Point | 277.8±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 140.2±16.4 °C |
| Exact Mass | 124.052429 |
| PSA | 40.46000 |
| LogP | 1.10 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.595 |
| Additional Property | 77 g/L (25 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Wang, Hui, et al. Synthesis and characterization of long-side-chain type quaternary ammonium-functionalized poly (ether ether ketone) anion exchange membranes. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.Volume: 46.Issue: 11.Pages: 8156-8166.Journal.2021. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2907299090 |
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| Summary | 2907299090 polyphenols; phenol-alcohols。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。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 Methylhydroquinone?
The CAS number of Methylhydroquinone is 95-71-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methylhydroquinone?
Methylhydroquinone has molecular formula C7H8O2 and molecular weight 124.137 g/mol.
Is Methylhydroquinone hazardous?
Methylhydroquinone has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Methylhydroquinone?
For Methylhydroquinone, Upstream Products: o-Cresol, m-Cresol, Methanol; Downstream Products: 2-Methyl-1,4-naphthalenediol, Bromodichloromethane, Dibromochloromethane.
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