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2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A11879.30
250 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: A11879.30
250 g, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: A11879.30
also known as A11879-30
Price (EUR)
633,00
Each
Quantity
-
Chemical Identifiers
CAS
84-58-2
IUPAC Name
4,5-dichloro-3,6-dioxocyclohexa-1,4-diene-1,2-dicarbonitrile
Molecular Formula
C8Cl2N2O2
InChI Key
HZNVUJQVZSTENZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
ClC1=C(Cl)C(=O)C(C#N)=C(C#N)C1=O
Specifications
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)
Yellow to orange
Form
Powder or crystalline powder or crystals
Assay (Iodometric Titration)
≥97.5 to ≤102.5%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms
Melting Point (clear melt)
213.0-219.0°C
Description
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.
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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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Acute oral toxicity
Category 3
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H301 - Toxic if swallowed
EU Specific Hazard Statements
EUH029 - Contact with water liberates toxic gas
Precautionary Statements
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P405 - Store locked up