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DIMETHYL HYDROQUINONE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C8H10O2
formula, see observation
C6H4(OCH3)2
formula, see observation
150-78-7
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of combustible, white flakes with a sweet clover odour, is soluble in benzene and alcohol, is insoluble in water, and is used as a weathering agent in paints and plastics, a fixative in perfumes, a resin intermediate, a flavoring agent, and in dyes, cosmetics and suntan preparations.

OBS

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

OBS

hydroquinone dimethyl ether; obsolete name.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designations USAF AN-9 and USAN UCTL-1791.

OBS

Chemical formula: C8H10O2 or C6H4(OCH3)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C8H10O2
formula, see observation
C6H4(OCH3)2
formula, see observation
150-78-7
CAS number
OBS

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

OBS

éther diméthylique de l'hydroquinone : terme commercial.

OBS

Formule chimique : C8H10O2 ou C6H4(OCH3)2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C8H10O2
formula, see observation
C6H4(OCH3)2
formula, see observation
150-78-7
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C8H10O2 o C6H4(OCH3)2

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