Hydroquinone solution
1000μg/ml, solvent: methanol
Reagent
Code: #61374
Alias
Standard solution of hydroquinone; hydroquinone, 1,4-dihydroxybenzene, guinoni, Hyde
CAS Number
123-31-9
science Other reagents with same CAS 123-31-9
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Molecular Information
Weight
110.11 g/mol
Formula
C₆H₆O₂
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Registry Numbers
EC Number
204-617-8
MDL Number
MFCD00002339
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Physical Properties
Melting Point
172-175 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point
285 °C(lit.)
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Storage & Handling
Density
1.32
Storage
room temperature, away from light
description Product Description
Hydroquinone solution is widely used in the cosmetic and skincare industry as a skin-lightening agent. It is effective in treating hyperpigmentation, melasma, and age spots by inhibiting the production of melanin in the skin. This makes it a key ingredient in various dermatological formulations aimed at achieving a more even skin tone.
In the photography industry, it serves as a developing agent in black-and-white film processing. It helps convert exposed silver halide crystals into metallic silver, creating the visible image on photographic paper or film.
Additionally, it is utilized in the manufacturing of rubber and plastics as a stabilizer and antioxidant, preventing degradation caused by oxidation. In the field of polymerization, it acts as an inhibitor to control the rate of reactions during the production of synthetic materials.
In laboratories, hydroquinone solution is employed as a reducing agent in various chemical reactions, particularly in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry. Its ability to donate electrons makes it useful in processes requiring controlled reduction.
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| Test Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Concentration | 1000 |
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