Technical Details of 1,4-Benzoquinone CAS No. 106-51-4

Synonyms	p-Benzoquinone, Quinone
CAS No	106-51-4
Molecular Weight	108.09
Molecular Structure	C6H4O2

Specifications of 1,4-Benzoquinone CAS No. 106-51-4

Appearance	Yellow powder
Purity / Strength	>=99.0%

* Notes : Storage : Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers at room temperature.

Applications of 1,4-Benzoquinone CAS No. 106-51-4

It can be used widely in medicine, pesticides, chemicals and dyes intermediates. It is used in the production of reduced yellow CG5, Chloranil, Ethofumesate, Mecarbinate, etc.

Packing of 1,4-Benzoquinone CAS No. 106-51-4

25 kg/bag

Features / Description of 1,4-Benzoquinone CAS No. 106-51-4

1,4-Benzoquinone is a yellow crystalline solid with a distinctive, sharp odor similar to chlorine. It's the most basic and fundamental compound within the quinone class. These quinones are characterized by their structure, which features a fully conjugated cyclic dione. Quinones are widespread in nature and are crucial for many biological functions. For example, they are essential in cellular respiration and photosynthesis, where they act as electron acceptors and carriers. The unique electronic structure of 1,4-benzoquinone makes it highly reactive, enabling it to participate in a wide range of chemical reactions, including Diels-Alder reactions and nucleophilic additions. This reactivity, coupled with its simple structure, makes it a foundational compound for creating more complex organic molecules and a subject of interest in both synthetic and biological chemistry.