Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone
TL;DR: Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone (CAS 553-97-9) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H6O2 and molecular weight 122.03678 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
Also Known As: p-Toluquinone, Methyl-p-benzoquinone, Toluquinone, Tolylquinone, 2-Methylquinone
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 122.03678 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.7 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 34.1 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 122.03678 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 9 |
| Complexity | 221.0 |
| Melting Point | 69 °C |
| Density | 1.08 @ 75.5 °C/4 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.03 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol and ether |
| SMILES | CC1=CC(=O)C=CC1=O |
| InChIKey | VTWDKFNVVLAELH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone is used in imaging, photographic, and photosensitive formulations, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone is a photographic chemical identified by CAS number 553-97-9 and the molecular formula C7H6O2 and a molecular weight of 122.04 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.08 @ 75.5 °C/4 °C g/cm³, a solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol and ether. Synonyms include p-Toluquinone and Methyl-p-benzoquinone.
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Chemical Property Profile of Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone
Property Insights of Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone
The XLogP value of 0.7 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 34.1 Ų, Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone?
The CAS number of Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone is 553-97-9.
What is the molecular formula of Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone?
The molecular formula of Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone is C7H6O2.
What is the molecular weight of Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone?
The molecular weight of Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone is 122.03678 g/mol.
What are the applications of Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone?
Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone is used in imaging, photographic, and photosensitive formulations, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis...
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