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C6H4(OH)2 [2 records]

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Record 1 2013-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H4(OH)2
formula, see observation
C6H6O2
formula, see observation
123-31-9
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of white crystals, is soluble in water, alcohol and ether, is obtained as a reduction product when aniline is oxidized to quinone by manganese dioxide, and is used as a photographic developer (except color film), a dye intermediate, an inhibitor, a stabilizer in paints and varnishes, motor fuels and oils, an antioxidant for fats and oils and an inhibitor of polymerization.

OBS

benzene-1,4-diol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

The prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-," along with their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-" and "p-"), appear in italics and are ignored in alphabetizing. According to the actual chemical nomenclature rules in organic chemistry (in 2003), the numbers designating the positions of the disubstitution groups (1,2- for "ortho-," 1,3- for "meta-" and 1,4- for "para-") are to be preferred to the symbols "o-," "m-" and "p-." Furthermore, the prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-" should not be used anymore, and their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-," and "p-") will soon be judged to be avoided, if not totally condemned.

OBS

alpha: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek character or italicized.

OBS

Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as: Arctuvin; Black and White Bleaching Cream; Eldopaque; Eldoquin; NCH-C55834; Tecquinol; Tenox HQ; Tequinol; UN 2662; USAF EK-356.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H4(OH)2 or C6H6O2

Key term(s)
  • a-hydroquinone

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H4(OH)2
formula, see observation
C6H6O2
formula, see observation
123-31-9
CAS number
OBS

[...] se rencontre dans la nature sous forme de glucoside, l'arbutine [...]. On l'utilise comme révélateur photographique et comme inhibiteur de polymérisation.

OBS

benzène-1,4-diol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Les préfixes de position «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-», tout comme les abréviations correspondantes «o-», «m-» et «p-», s'écrivent en italique et n'interviennent pas dans une classification par ordre alphabétique. Selon les règles de nomenclature de chimie organique en vigueur aujourd'hui (en 2003), il est recommandé d'utiliser les chiffres 1,2- 1,3- et 1,4- respectivement. Les préfixes «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-» ne doivent plus être utilisés. L'usage des symboles correspondants («o-», «m-» et «p-») sera bientôt fortement déconseillé, sans être exclu.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H4(OH)2 ou C6H6O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H4(OH)2
formula, see observation
C6H6O2
formula, see observation
123-31-9
CAS number
OBS

Sólido cristalino blanco [...]. Combustible. Tóxico e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6H4(OH)2 o C6H6O2

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Record 2 2011-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C6H4(OH)2
formula, see observation
108-46-3
CAS number
DEF

A crystalline synthetic product that is soluble in water and alcohol, widely used in various industries (resins, dyes, drugs, etc.). A flavoring for beverages and candy.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H4(OH)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H4(OH)2
formula, see observation
108-46-3
CAS number
CONT

Résorcinol [...] Cristallise en prismes ou en tables rhombiques. Soluble dans l'eau, l'éthanol, l'éther [...] Saveur à la fois amère et sucrée. [...] Le résorcinol [...] a de nombreuses utilisations industrielles : tannage, fabrication des résines, d'adhésifs; préparation [...] d'explosifs et de colorants; cosmétiques; teinture et impression des tissus. [...] D'autre part, le résorcinol s'utilise comme antiseptique, antifungique et desséchant.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H4(OH)2

Spanish

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