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Technical Data Sheet


Applications
  • Auto plastics
  • Intermediates
  • Kitchen & bath
  • Molding & trim interior
  • Paints & coatings
  • Photographic chemicals
  • Protective coatings
  • Resins

Product Description
Eastman™ Toluhydroquinone (THQ) is a tan to white crystalline solid. THQ undergoes chemical reactions similar to those of hydroquinone. The presence of a methyl group in the ortho position in the toluhydroquinone molecule accounts for the slight structural and behavioral differences between toluhydroquinone and hydroquinone. Eastman™ Toluhydroquinone is a highly active inhibitor in the free radical polymerization of vinyl monomers and unsaturated polyesters.

Typical Properties

PropertyTypical Value, Units
General
Molecular Weight124.13
Empirical FormulaC7H8O2
AppearanceOff-white solid
Assay99 % min
Specific Gravity1.3
Melting Point127 °C (261 °F)
Boiling Point279 °C (534 °F)
Flash Point 
     Cleveland Open Cup172 °C (342 °F)
Autoignition Temperature452 °C (846 °F)
Solubility @ 25º (77ºF) 
     In Acetone55 wt %
     In Ethanol (95%)44 wt %
     In Ethyl Acetate50 wt %
     In Methyl Methacrylate14 wt %
     In Styrene< 5 wt %
     in Water7 wt %



Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.


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