Also known as: HQ, 1,4-benzenediol, quinol, dihydroxybenzene
CAS 123-31-9C6H6O2Enquire for availability
Hydroquinone (Photographic Grade) is a reducing agent and polymerisation inhibitor, and the classic photographic developer, supplied to industrial chemicals manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
123-31-9
Formula
C6H6O2
Grade
Photographic / technical grade, 99.5% min
Packing
25 kg fibre drum with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our specialty chemicals range, Hydroquinone (Photographic Grade) is a reducing agent and polymerisation inhibitor, and the classic photographic developer. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as white to light tan crystalline powder that darkens on air exposure, in photographic / technical grade, 99.5% min, with an assay of 99.5% min. The CAS number is 123-31-9 and the molecular formula is C6H6O2.
Polymerisation inhibitor for acrylic and vinyl monomers in storage and transport
Antioxidant and stabiliser in rubber and specialty chemicals
Intermediate in dye and pharmaceutical synthesis
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg fibre drum with PE liner. Store in cool, dark, sealed store under nitrogen where possible — oxidises in air and light. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Hydroquinone (Photographic Grade)
CAS No.
123-31-9
Formula
C6H6O2
Appearance
White to light tan crystalline powder that darkens on air exposure
Grade
Photographic / technical grade, 99.5% min
Purity / Assay
99.5% min
Assay
99.5% min
Melting point
172–175 °C
Ash
0.1% max
Iron
10 ppm max
Appearance
Darkening on storage does not affect assay
Packing
25 kg fibre drum with PE liner
Storage
Cool, dark, sealed store under nitrogen where possible — oxidises in air and light
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Polymerisation inhibitor for acrylic and vinyl monomers in storage and transport
Antioxidant and stabiliser in rubber and specialty chemicals
Intermediate in dye and pharmaceutical synthesis
What packing is Hydroquinone (Photographic Grade) supplied in?
Hydroquinone (Photographic Grade) is supplied in 25 kg fibre drum with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Hydroquinone (Photographic Grade) do you stock?
We supply photographic / technical grade, 99.5% min. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Hydroquinone (Photographic Grade) outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
