Hydroquinone-O,O'-diacetic acid
[CAS# 2245-53-6]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Fatty acid
• Name: Hydroquinone-O,O'-diacetic acid
• Synonyms: Benzene-1,4-bis(oxydiacetic acid); Benzene-1,4-dioxydiacetic acid; NSC 163333
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₆
• Molecular Weight: 226.18
• CAS Registry Number: 2245-53-6
• EC Number: 218-834-0

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (32 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.416±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 258-260 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Tyler, G. J.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Statements: R36/37/38
• Safety Statements: S26;S37/39