hydroquinone monomethyl ether

hydroquinone monomethyl ether

[¦hī·drə·kwə′nōn ‚män·ō¦meth·əl ′ē·thər] (organic chemistry) CH3OC6H4OH A white, waxy solid with a melting point of 52.5°C; soluble in benzene, acetone, and alcohol; used for antioxidants, pharmaceuticals, and dyestuffs.