2,6-Dimethylhydroquinone

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  • CAT Number: I015109
  • CAS Number: 654-42-2
  • Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₀O₂
  • Molecular Weight: 138.16
  • Purity: ≥95%
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2,6-Dimethylhydroquinone (Cat No.: I015109) is a phenolic compound with antioxidant and redox-active properties, widely used in organic synthesis, material chemistry, and biomedical research. It serves as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, polymers, and dyes. Due to its electron-donating ability, it plays a role in oxidative stress studies and free radical scavenging research. Its stability and reactivity make it valuable in investigating redox biology, electrochemical applications, and potential therapeutic strategies for oxidative damage-related diseases.


CAS Number 654-42-2
Molecular Formula C₈H₁₀O₂
Purity ≥95%
Target Endogenous Metabolite
IUPAC Name 2,6-dimethylbenzene-1,4-diol
InChI 1S/C8H10O2/c1-5-3-7(9)4-6(2)8(5)10/h3-4,9-10H,1-2H3
InChIKey SGWZVZZVXOJRAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)C)O
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