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General description
1,4-Benzoquinone, also known as para-quinone, is a benzene derivative with cyclic dienedione structure.
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets, have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
1,4-Benzoquinone is a dark yellow powder having a green cast. It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in alcohol, in ether, and in fixed alkali solutions. It may darken on standing.
Application
The USP pharmaceutical reference standard is intended for use in analytical or laboratory applications as specified in USP compendia.
Also ideal for use as a primary reference standard in the following tests or assays according to USP General Chapter <11>:
pure steam
water for injection
sterile water for inhalation
sterile water for injection
sterile water for irrigation
purified water
sterile purified water
water for hemodialysis
<643>total organic carbon
Analysis Note
These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
