1,2,4-Benzenetriol

HCID 10787

Basic information

CAS
533-73-3
Standard SMILES
Oc1ccc(O)c(O)c1
InChIKey
GGNQRNBDZQJCCN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular formula
C6H6O3
Average molar mass
126.11 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
126.03169405

Overview

Benzene-1,2,4-triol is a benzenetriol carrying hydroxy groups at positions 1, 2 and 4. It has a role as a mouse metabolite.

Names & identifiers

Preferred name
1,2,4-Benzenetriol
IUPAC
benzene-1,2,4-triol
English name
1,2,4-Benzenetriol
Molecular formula
C6H6O3
Molecular weight
126.11

Names & synonyms

1,2,4-BENZENETRIOLBenzene-1,2,4-triol533-73-31,2,4-TrihydroxybenzeneHydroxyhydroquinoneHydroxyquinol4-HydroxycatecholDTXSID3040930IMEXINE OAM173O8B04RDNSC-2818CHEBI:16971
Show more names
1,2,4-BenzentrilPhloroglucinol Impurity 5HHQNSC 2818
RefChem:71511DTXCID1020930208-575-1Oxyhydroquinone2,5-DihydroxyphenolOxyhydrochinonHydroquinone, hydroxy-1,3,4-Trihydroxybenzene

Database identifiers

CAS
533-73-3
PubChem CID
10787
DTXSID
DTXSID3040930
ChEMBL
CHEMBL3092389
ChEBI
CHEBI:16971
UNII
173O8B04RD
EC Number
208-575-1
Nikkaji
J6.333I

Properties

Computed structural properties

XLogP
1.5
Topological polar surface area
60.7 Ų
Hydrogen bond donors
3
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
9

Experimental & physicochemical properties

Cosmetics · 2 items

Cosmetic ingredients (1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene) -> CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)

Hair dyeing

Physicochemical properties

Melting point
140 °C · 140 °C (subl.) (lit.)
Boiling point
194.21 °C · 194.21°C (rough estimate)
Density
1.45 g/cm3 · 1.45 g/cm3 (20℃)
refractive index
1.5627 · 1.5627 (estimate)
storage temp.
Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature
solubility
DMSO (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly)

Safety & regulation

GHS classification

GHS Classification · 4 items

Danger

H302 (92.3%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]

P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 52 reports by companies from 7 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Hazard information

Hazard Classes and CategoriesAcute Tox. 4 (92.3%)

Toxicology

Toxicity Summary · 2 items

The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety concluded that 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene is safe for use as a hair dye ingredient in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment.

Safe for use in cosmetics, with qualifications

Safety data

PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
wgk
3
tsca
TSCA listed
rtecs
DC4200000
hs_code
2907 29 00
Toxicity
oms-hmn:lym 50 mmol/L CNREA8 45,2471,85

Chemistry & industry

Uses & manufacturing

UsesCIR ingredient: 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene
Use ClassificationCosmetics -> Hair dyeing
General Manufacturing Information1,2,4-Benzenetriol: ACTIVE
Applications · 2 items

Uses1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic Synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuff.It is used as a metabolite of benzene.

General Description1,2,4-Benzenetriol is also known as hydroxyhydroquinone. It is an intermediary metabolite of benzene that is present in roasted coffee beans. It is mutagenic and it causes cleaving of DNA single strands by the generation of reactive oxygen species.

Suppliers100 total

国药集团化学试剂有限公司86-21-63210123 · [email protected]
梯希爱(上海)化成工业发展有限公司021-67121386 · [email protected]
衢州润东化工有限公司0570-8789886 18892685668 · [email protected]
上海阿拉丁生化科技股份有限公司400-6206333 13167063860 · [email protected]
武汉欣扬瑞和化学科技有限公司18171205315; 18171205315 · [email protected]

Additional notes

DefinitionChEBI: Benzene-1,2,4-triol is a benzenetriol carrying hydroxy groups at positions 1, 2 and 4. It has a role as a mouse metabolite.

Related reactions

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Compound notes

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