2-Ethyl-1,4-benzenediol, also known as 2-ethylresorcinol, is an organic compound characterized by its aromatic structure featuring two hydroxyl (-OH) groups positioned at the 1 and 4 positions of a benzene ring, with an ethyl group attached to the second carbon. This compound is typically a white to pale yellow solid and is soluble in organic solvents, with limited solubility in water. It exhibits properties such as antioxidant activity and is often used in various applications, including cosmetics and personal care products, due to its potential skin-lightening effects. Additionally, 2-ethyl-1,4-benzenediol may have applications in the synthesis of other chemical compounds and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Safety data indicates that, like many phenolic compounds, it should be handled with care to avoid skin and eye irritation. Overall, its unique structure and properties make it a compound of interest in both industrial and research settings.

2-Ethyl-1,4-benzenediol

2349-70-4: Hydroquinone, ethyl-, Ethylhydroquinone, 2-Ethylhydroquinone, 1,4-Benzenediol, 2-ethyl-, 2-Ethyl-1,4-benzenediol

1,4-Benzenediol, 2-ethyl-

Applications 2-Ethylbenzene-1,4-diol (cas# 2349-70-4) is a useful research chemical.


2-Ethylbenzene-1,4-diol

Ethylhydroquinone is a reactive molecule with a carbonyl group. It is found in urine samples and has been shown to be formed by the oxidation of fatty acids. The reactivity of ethylhydroquinone was demonstrated in the presence of redox cycle, where it reacts with p-hydroxybenzoic acid to form hippuric acid and p-hydroxyphenylacetic acid. Ethylhydroquinone inhibits human liver and rat liver microsomes in vitro, inhibiting polymerization of proteins and ether linkages. This molecule also reacts with DNA to produce oxidative dna.

CAS 2349-70-4: 2-Ethyl-1,4-benzenediol

1,4-Benzenediol, 2-ethyl-

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2-Ethylbenzene-1,4-diol

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2-Ethylbenzene-1,4-diol

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Ethylhydroquinone

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