2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone

• CAT Number: R031364
• CAS Number: 615-94-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H4O4
• Molecular Weight: 140.09
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,5-Dihydroxy-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione; 2,5-Dihydroxyquinone; ,5-Dihydroxy-p-benzoquinone; 2,5-Dihydroxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione; Anilic Acid; NSC 3843
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,5-dihydroxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H4O4/c7-3-1-4(8)6(10)2-5(3)9/h1-2,7,10H
• InChIKey: QFSYADJLNBHAKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=C(C(=O)C=C(C1=O)O)O

2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone（Cat No.:R031364）, also known as hydroxyquinone or quinol, is an organic compound featuring a benzoquinone core with hydroxyl groups at the 2 and 5 positions. It appears as a yellow to orange crystalline solid and exhibits redox activity, making it useful in electrochemical applications and coordination chemistry. This compound can act as both a hydrogen-bond donor and acceptor, enabling complex formation with metal ions. It is also studied for its potential in organic electronics, dye synthesis, and antioxidant properties. Its redox behavior and structural versatility make it valuable in various chemical research fields.