Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

This chemical is called 2-Bromohydroquinone, and its IUPAC name is 2-bromobenzene-1,4-diol. With the molecular formula of C₆H₅BrO₂, its product categories are Anthraquinones, Hydroquinones and Quinones; Organic Building Blocks; Oxygen Compounds; Polyols. The CAS registry number of this chemical is 583-69-7. Additionally, its classification code is Reproductive Effect. It's used in chemical reagent, water, dry powder, dry sand, carbon dioxide, foam, fire extinguishing agent 1211. Moreover, it should be stored in the dry place where the temperature is low.

Other characteristics of the 2-Bromohydroquinone can be summarised as followings: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.01; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.01; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 2; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 19.8; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 19.37; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 294.97; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 288.48; (9)#H bond acceptors: 2; (10)#H bond donors: 2; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (12)Polar Surface Area: 18.46 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.657; (14)Molar Refractivity: 37.7 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 102.4 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 14.94×10^-24cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 62.2 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 1.844 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 122.1 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 53.77 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 278.3 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 0.00255 mmHg at 25°C.

Production method of this chemical: The 2-Bromohydroquinone could be obtained by the reactant of 1,4-diacetoxy-2-bromo-benzene. This reaction needs the reagent of 2.5 N aq. NaOH. The yield is 90 %. In addition, this reaction should be taken for 12 hours at ambient temperature.

Uses of this chemical: The 2-Bromohydroquinone could react with isopropenylbenzene, and obtain the 2-methyl-2-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-benzofuran-5-ol. This reaction needs the reagents of Na₂CO₃, Bu₄NCl, Pd(OAc)₂ and H₂SO₄. It also needs the solvents of dimethylformamide and formic acid. The yield is 62 %. In addition, this reaction should be taken for 5 hours at the temperature of 100 °C. The other condition is heating.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: This chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. You should wear suitable protective clothing if you use it. In case of contacting with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure: 
1.SMILES: Brc1cc(O)ccc1O
2.InChI: InChI=1/C6H5BrO2/c7-5-3-4(8)1-2-6(5)9/h1-3,8-9H
3.InChIKey: REFDOIWRJDGBHY-UHFFFAOYAV