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Trimethylhydroquinone, 98%
Description
Trimethylhydroquinone is used for synthesizing vitamin E and used as medical intermediate.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Trimethylhydroquinone is used for synthesizing vitamin E and used as medical intermediate.
Solubility
Soluble in water (2 g/L @ 20°C.
Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in a sealed container. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 169°C to 174°C |
Flash Point | 140°C (284°F) |
Quantity | 100 g |
UN Number | UN3077 |
Beilstein | 1909183 |
Formula Weight | 152.2 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Trimethylhydroquinone |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Product Code |
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Z10G047 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/05/2025 | B22819.14,B22819.36,B22819.22 |
5001A07X | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B22819.36,B22819.22 |
5001V01S | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B22819.36,B22819.22 |
10103184 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B22819.36,B22819.22 |
P30G043 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/11/2021 | B22819.36,B22819.22 |
Safety and Handling



- Trimethylhydroquinone
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Trimethylhydroquinon
RUO – Research Use Only
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