Chlorohydroquinone
[CAS# 615-67-8]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Fatty ketone (including enol)
• Name: Chlorohydroquinone
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-1,4-dihydroxybenzene
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₅ClO₂
• Molecular Weight: 144.56
• CAS Registry Number: 615-67-8
• EC Number: 210-442-8

Properties

• Melting point: 101-102 ºC
• Boiling point: 263 ºC
• Water solubility: soluble

Safety Data

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

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332