Hydroquinone is an organic compound in the group of aromatic alcohols. It is a white crystalline solid without an odor. Hydroquinone is used as a reducing agent and polymerization inhibitor. It is also used as an intermediate to produce antioxidants for rubber and food.
 
Relative molecular mass 110.112 g/mol
Boiling point 287 °C
Melting point 172 °C
Density 1.3 g/cm3
 
CAS Number: 123-31-9
EC Number: 204-617-8