Title: Durohydroquinone
CAS Registry Number: 527-18-4
CAS Name: 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-benzenediol
Synonyms: tetramethyl-
p-hydroquinone; dihydroxydurene
Molecular Formula: C10H14O2
Molecular Weight: 166.22
Percent Composition: C 72.26%, H 8.49%, O 19.25%
Literature References: For prepn
see refs under Duroquinone.
Properties: Needles from alcohol. mp 233°. Begins to sinter at 220°. Sparingly sol in ether. Treatment with ferric chloride yields duroquinone.
Melting point: mp 233°
Derivative Type: Diacetyldurohydroquinone
Properties: Needles from alc, mp 207°.
Melting point: mp 207°