2-benzoquinone Property

Melting point:

65°C (rough estimate)

Boiling point:

162.69°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.1860 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.5017 (estimate)

form 

Solid

Safety

Toxicity

mmo-sat 100 ng/plate BECTA6 24,590,80

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swalloed

H311Toxic in contact with skin

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

H351Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P361Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

2-benzoquinone Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: A benzoquinone resulting from the formal oxidation of catechol.

Safety Profile

A poison. Mutation data reported.When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke andirritating fumes.