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2-benzoquinone

2-benzoquinone Structure
CAS No.
583-63-1
Chemical Name:
2-benzoquinone
Synonyms
1,2-BENZOQUINONE;o-Quinone;Cyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-dione;Chebi:17253;2-benzoquinone;Norepinephrine Impurity 33;Norepinephrine Impurity 33(2-benzoquinone)
CBNumber:
CB31391360
Molecular Formula:
C6H4O2
Molecular Weight:
108.09
MOL File:
583-63-1.mol
Modify Date:
2023/5/4 15:16:15

2-benzoquinone Properties

Melting point 65°C (rough estimate)
Boiling point 162.69°C (rough estimate)
Density 1.1860 (rough estimate)
refractive index 1.5017 (estimate)
form Solid

2-benzoquinone Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Definition

ChEBI: A benzoquinone resulting from the formal oxidation of catechol.

Safety Profile

A poison. Mutation data reported.When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke andirritating fumes.

Chebi:17253 2-benzoquinone Norepinephrine Impurity 33 1,2-BENZOQUINONE Cyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-dione o-Quinone Norepinephrine Impurity 33(2-benzoquinone) 583-63-1