Atomfair Benzene-1,2,4,5-tetraol C6H6O4 CAS 636-32-8

Benzene-1,2,4,5-tetraol (CAS No. 636-32-8), also known as 1,2,4,5-tetrahydroxybenzene, is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C6H6O4. This polyhydroxybenzene derivative is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and material science applications. Its tetra-substituted phenolic structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the development of antioxidants, chelating agents, and advanced polymers. Available in crystalline powder form, our product undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC), ideal for demanding research and industrial applications. Suitable for use in analytical standards, electrochemistry, and as a precursor for functional materials.

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Description

Benzene-1,2,4,5-tetraol (CAS No. 636-32-8), also known as 1,2,4,5-tetrahydroxybenzene, is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C6H6O4. This polyhydroxybenzene derivative is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical research, and material science applications. Its tetra-substituted phenolic structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the development of antioxidants, chelating agents, and advanced polymers. Available in crystalline powder form, our product undergoes rigorous quality control to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC), ideal for demanding research and industrial applications. Suitable for use in analytical standards, electrochemistry, and as a precursor for functional materials.

Properties

  • CAS Number: 636-32-8
  • Complexity: 90.3
  • IUPAC Name: benzene-1,2,4,5-tetrol
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6O4/c7-3-1-4(8)6(10)2-5(3)9/h1-2,7-10H
  • InChI Key: UYQMSQMCIYSXOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 142.02660867
  • Molecular Formula: C6H6O4
  • Molecular Weight: 142.11
  • SMILES: C1=C(C(=CC(=C1O)O)O)O
  • Topological: 80.9
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 142.02660867
  • Synonyms: benzene-1,2,4,5-tetraol, 863-001-2, 1,2,4,5-Benzenetetrol, 636-32-8, BENZENE-1,2,4,5-TETROL, 1,2,4,5-tetrahydroxybenzene, MFCD19441381, LR3FB2FTN2, NSC-144257, NSC144257, 1,4,5-Benzenetetrol, UNII-LR3FB2FTN2, 2,5-Dihydroxyhydroquinone, SCHEMBL67178, YSZC084, SCHEMBL11233477, DTXSID10212975, UYQMSQMCIYSXOW-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS022633995, NSC 144257, CS-16307, SY277076, CS-0095053, C75984, Q27458545, 1WG

Benzene-1,2,4,5-tetraol serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing polyphenolic antioxidants and pharmaceutical agents. Its redox-active properties make it valuable in electrochemical sensor development and energy storage materials. Researchers utilize this compound to study radical scavenging mechanisms in biological systems.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

  • H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H318 (100%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

  • P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

  • Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
  • Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
  • Eye Dam. 1 (100%)
  • STOT SE 3 (100%)

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