BreckTech MEHQ
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BreckTech MEHQ is a high-purity polymer additive used in various applications. It appears as white flakes with a melting point range of 54-56°C, and has a purity of at least 99.5% and is primarily used as a stabilizer for monomers and resins.
- High purity
- Low impurities
- High stability
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- 4-Methoxyphenol
- CAS number(s)
- 150-76-5
- EC number
- 205-769-8
- Molecular formula
- C7H8O2 or OH(C6H4)OCH3
- InChI key
- NWVVVBRKAWDGAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- INCI name
- Mequinol
- Synonyms
- 4-Hydroxyanisole, para-Guaiacol, Mequinol, p-Hydroxyanisole, p-Methoxyphenol, Phenol, 4-methoxy-, MEHQ, 1-Hyroxy-4-methoxybenzene, Hydroquinone, Monomethyl Ether
Technical specifications
Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White solid | - |
| Odor | Characteristic | - |
| Melting Point/Freezing Point | 52.5 | °C |
| Boiling Point | 246 | °C |
| Flash Point | 124 (Open cup) | °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 19 (at 140°C) | mm Hg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.55 (at 20°C) | g/cm³ |
| Water Solubility | 41 (at 20°C) | g/L |
| Autoignition Temperature | 421 | °C |
Specifications
| Test Condition | Specification | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | PURITY BY GLC | 99.5 (min.) | % | - |
| - | Melting Point | 54 - 56 | °C | - |
| - | Hydroquinone | 0.05 (max.) | % | - |
| - | Color | 40 (max.) | - | APHA |
| - | 1,4-Dimethoxy Benzene | 0.05 (max.) | % | - |
| - | Appearance | White flakes | - | - |
| - | Moisture Content | 0.10 (max.) | % | - |
| - | Residue on Ignition | 0.01 (max.) | % | - |
| - | Iron Content | 70 (min.) | % | - |
- Industries
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Product groups
- Polymer Additives
- Applications
- Plastic manufacturing
- Functions
- Radical scavengerPolymerization aid
- Market segments
- Polymer
Documents
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Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Specifications & performance data
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety information & handling