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===Physical=== | ===Physical=== | ||
− | Benzoquinone | + | Benzoquinone forms bright yellow needle-like crystals. It is soluble in acetone and some organic solvents, but nearly insoluble in water and most polar solvents. |
− | Benzoquinone | + | Benzoquinone readily undergoes sublimation, even at room temperature. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Handling== | ==Handling== | ||
===Safety=== | ===Safety=== | ||
− | Benzoquinone | + | Benzoquinone vapors are very irritating to the eyes and to the respiratory system. Handle in a well ventilated area, ideally in a fume cupboard. |
− | Skin contact can result in brown staining, and apparently even | + | Skin contact can result in brown staining, and apparently even localized tissue necrosis in severe cases. Benzoquinone is potentially a skin sensitizer. |
Benzoquinone is probably carcinogenic. | Benzoquinone is probably carcinogenic. | ||
===Storage=== | ===Storage=== | ||
− | + | Benzoquinone should be kept in tightly-closed glass bottles, such as flasks with a ground glass joint, or glass bottles with a PTFE seal cap. Plastic containers are unsuitable for storing this compound, as it stains/degrades polyethylene containers. | |
===Disposal=== | ===Disposal=== |
Latest revision as of 20:21, 14 August 2020
Names | |
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IUPAC name
Cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
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Other names
Benzoquinone
para-Benzoquinone Bara-quinone | |
Properties | |
C6H4O2 | |
Molar mass | 108.10 g/mol |
Appearance | Yellow solid |
Odor | Acrid, chlorine-like |
Density | 1.318 g/cm3 (at 20 °C) |
Melting point | 115 °C (239 °F; 388 K) |
Boiling point | Sublimes |
1.1 g/100 ml (18 °C) | |
Solubility | Soluble in acetone Slightly soluble in benzene, diethyl ether, ethanol, petroleum ether |
Vapor pressure | 0.1 mmHg at 25 °C |
Hazards | |
Safety data sheet | Sigma-Aldrich |
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |
LD50 (Median dose)
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130 mg/kg (rat, oral) 25 mg/kg (mouse, oral) |
Related compounds | |
Related compounds
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Hydroquinone |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Infobox references | |
1,4-Benzoquinone, commonly known as para-quinone, is a chemical compound with the formula C6H4O2. In a pure state, it forms bright-yellow crystals with a characteristic irritating odor. This six-membered ring compound is the oxidized derivative of hydroquinone. The molecule is multifunctional: it exhibits properties of a ketone, forming an oxime; an oxidant, forming the dihydroxy derivative; and an alkene, undergoing addition reactions, especially those typical for α,β-unsaturated ketones. 1,4-Benzoquinone is sensitive toward both strong mineral acids and alkali, which cause condensation and decomposition of the compound.
It is an isomer of 1,2-benzoquinone.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
An acidic potassium iodide solution reduces a solution of benzoquinone to hydroquinone, which can be reoxidized back to the quinone with a solution of silver nitrate.
Physical
Benzoquinone forms bright yellow needle-like crystals. It is soluble in acetone and some organic solvents, but nearly insoluble in water and most polar solvents.
Benzoquinone readily undergoes sublimation, even at room temperature.
Availability
1,4-Benzoquinone is sold by chemical suppliers.
Preparation
Benzoquinone can be prepared by oxidation of hydroquinone.
Projects
- Make hydroquinone
- Make hydroxyquinol triacetate
Handling
Safety
Benzoquinone vapors are very irritating to the eyes and to the respiratory system. Handle in a well ventilated area, ideally in a fume cupboard.
Skin contact can result in brown staining, and apparently even localized tissue necrosis in severe cases. Benzoquinone is potentially a skin sensitizer.
Benzoquinone is probably carcinogenic.
Storage
Benzoquinone should be kept in tightly-closed glass bottles, such as flasks with a ground glass joint, or glass bottles with a PTFE seal cap. Plastic containers are unsuitable for storing this compound, as it stains/degrades polyethylene containers.
Disposal
Can be destroyed by oxidizing it with an oxidizing mixture, though due to its strong odor, this must be done outside or in a fumehood.