Compound Q&A
What is 4-Ethyl-1,3-benzenediol (CAS: 2896-60-8)?
Answer
4-Ethyl-1,3-benzenediol, also known as 4-ethylhydroquinone, is an organic compound with the CAS number 2896-60-8. It is a colorless solid that is soluble in water and ethanol. This compound is characterized by its aromatic structure with an ethyl substituent at the 4-position and hydroxyl groups at positions 1 and 3.
About
CAS No
2896-60-8
English Name
4-Ethyl-1,3-benzenediol
Molecular Formula
C8H10O2
Molecular Weight
138.16599999999997 g/mol
SMILES
CCC1=C(C=C(C=C1)O)O
InChIKey
VGMJYYDKPUPTID-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-21 17:24
