Title: Metoquinone

CAS Registry Number: 622-91-3

Molecular Formula: C20H24N2O4

Molecular Weight: 356.42

Percent Composition: C 67.40%, H 6.79%, N 7.86%, O 17.96%

Line Formula: [C6H4(OH)NHCH3]2.C6H4(OH)2

Literature References: A salt-like compound of 1 mol hydroquinone and 2 mols p-monomethylaminophenol.

Properties: White crystals. mp ~135° with decompn and blackening. Sol in 100 parts water; less sol in alcohol, acetone; very slightly sol in benzene, chloroform, ether.

Melting point: mp ~135° with decompn and blackening

Use: As a photographic developer.