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2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone, 98%

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Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11879.09

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Description

CAS: 84-58-2 | C8Cl2N2O2 | 227 g/mol

2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone is used as a reagent for oxidative couplings and cyclization reactions and dehydrogenation of alcohols, phenols and steroid ketones. It is also used in the synthesis of 1,2-benzisoxazoles. It is a useful electron-transfer reagent for synthesis of quinolines from imines and alkynes or alkenes.

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Applications
2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone is used as a reagent for oxidative couplings and cyclization reactions and dehydrogenation of alcohols, phenols and steroid ketones. It is also used in the synthesis of 1,2-benzisoxazoles. It is a useful electron-transfer reagent for synthesis of quinolines from imines and alkynes or alkenes.

Solubility
Soluble in benzene, methanol, acetic acid and dioxane.Slightly soluble in chloroform,, dichloromethane.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 84-58-2
Molecular Formula C8Cl2N2O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 227
MDL Number MFCD00001593
InChI Key HZNVUJQVZSTENZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone, dichlorodicyanoquinone, dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone, dichlorodicyano-p-benzoquinone, 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinone, 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone, 1,4-cyclohexadiene-1,2-dicarbonitrile, 4,5-dichloro-3,6-dioxo, ddq, 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyanoquinone, 4,5-dichloro-3,6-dioxo-1,4-cyclohexadiene-1,2-dicarbonitrile
PubChem CID 6775
IUPAC Name 4,5-dichloro-3,6-dioxocyclohexa-1,4-diene-1,2-dicarbonitrile
SMILES C(#N)C1=C(C(=O)C(=C(C1=O)Cl)Cl)C#N

Specifications

Melting Point 214°C to 218°C
Quantity 10 g
UN Number UN3439
Beilstein 747939
Sensitivity Moisture sensitive
Merck Index 14,3063
Solubility Information Soluble in benzene,methanol,acetic acid and dioxane.Slightly soluble in chloroform,,dichloromethane.
Formula Weight 227.01
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material 2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone

Safety and Handling

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 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H301-Toxic if swallowed.
  • EUH029-Contact with water liberates toxic gas.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P405-Store locked up.
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