Hydroquinone

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Description

Topical hydroquinone is used in the treatment of a number of skin conditions. Found to reduce the viable cell number of oral tumor cells.

Specifications

Cas No.	123-31-9
Product ID	H9618
Product Name	Hydroquinone
Chemical Name	1,4-Benzenediol
Synonym	Aida; Eldoquin; Eldopaque; Tecquinol
Formula Wt.	110.11
Melting Point	170^oC-171^oC
Boiling Point	285^oC-287^oC
Purity	≥96%
Solubility	Soluble in alcohol or ether. Slightly soluble in benzene.
Stability	Oxidizes rapidly.
Store Temp	+4^oC
References	Ozluer SM, Muir J. Aust. J. Dermatol. 4:255-6 (2000). Terasaka H, Takayama F, Satoh K, Fujisawa S, Sakagami H. Anticancer. Res. 20:3357-62 (2000).