PYROCATECHOL 99% AR

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PYROCATECHOL 99% AR Specification

Application
Used in photography dye production and as a reagent in chemical analysis

Solubility
Soluble in water ethanol and ether

Molecular Formula
C6H6O2

Ph Level
Neutral to slightly acidic

Poisonous
YES

Structural Formula
C6H4(OH)2

CAS No
120-80-9

Shape
Granular or powder

Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from light and moisture

Grade
AR (Analytical Reagent)

Taste
Bitter and astringent

Melting Point
104C

Appearance
Colorless to white crystalline solid

Ingredients
Pyrocatechol with minimum purity of 99%

Molecular Weight
110.11 g/mol

Refractive Rate
1.5391

Physical Form
Crystalline solid

Properties
Strong reducing agent reacts with oxygen and oxidizing agents

EINECS No
204-427-5

Shelf Life
2 years under proper storage conditions

Usage
Intermediate in chemical synthesis and laboratory applications

Purity
99%

HS Code
29072990

Density
1.344 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Smell
Phenolic odor

About PYROCATECHOL 99% AR

PYROCATECHOL 99% AR is a colorless to white crystalline solid with a strong phenolic odor. It is widely used in photography dye production and as a reagent in chemical analysis. This poisonous substance is a bitter and astringent crystalline solid with a molecular formula of C6H6O2 and a purity of 99%. As an AR grade product, it serves as an intermediate in chemical synthesis and laboratory applications. With a neutral to slightly acidic pH level, it is soluble in water, ethanol, and ether. This granular or powder-form product is a potent reducing agent that reacts with oxygen and oxidizing agents, making it a valuable ingredient in various industries.