Tetrachlorohydroquinone, CAS 87-87-6

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1,4-benzenediol

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C6H2Cl4O2

Formula Weight: 247,9

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 87-87-6

Notes: Tetrachlorohydroquinone (TCHQ) is a metabolite of the organochlorine biocide pentachlorophenol.{45068} It is cytotoxic to RTL-W1 rainbow trout liver cells (EC50 = 1.55 μM in a neutral red assay). TCHQ increases production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), inhibits apoptosis, and induces loss of the mitochondrial membrane potential and necrosis in splenocytes.{45069} In vivo, TCHQ induces glutathione (GSH) depletion in mouse liver.{45070}

• SKU: CAY23231-10
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 23231-10
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 10 g
• Quantity Unit: STK