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Hydroxyquinol
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Hydroxyquinol is an organic compound with the formula C6H3(OH)3. It is one of three isomeric benzenetriols. The compound is a colorless solid that is soluble in water. It reacts with air to give a black insoluble solid.[1]
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Preferred IUPAC name
Benzene-1,2,4-triol | |
Other names
Hydroxyhydroquinone 1,2,4-Benzenetriol 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene Benzene-1,2,4-triol 4-Hydroxycatechol 2,4-Dihydroxyphenol 1,3,4-Benzenetriol 1,3,4-Trihydroxybenzene | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.797 ![]() |
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C6H6O3 | |
Molar mass | 126.11 g/mol |
Appearance | white solid |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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