2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone, 97+%

Description

CAS: 697-91-6 | C6H2Cl2O2 | 176.98 g/mol

2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone is the suitable reagent used to in a study to evaluate the diffusion coefficients (D) for a family of quinones, nitroaromatics, ferrocenes and aromatic hydrocarbon compounds, in acetonitrile by single potential step chronoamperometry.1 It may be used in the preparation of 2,3,5-Trichloro-1,4-dihydroquinone, 2,3,5-trichloro-1,4-benzoquinone and 2,6-Dichloro-1,4-dihydroquinone.

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Applications
2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone is the suitable reagent used to in a study to evaluate the diffusion coefficients (D) for a family of quinones, nitroaromatics, ferrocenes and aromatic hydrocarbon compounds, in acetonitrile by single potential step chronoamperometry.1 It may be used in the preparation of 2,3,5-Trichloro-1,4-dihydroquinone, 2,3,5-trichloro-1,4-benzoquinone and 2,6-Dichloro-1,4-dihydroquinone.

Solubility
Insoluble in water. Solubility in methanol (almost transparency).

Notes
Store away from reducing agents and oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 697-91-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H2Cl2O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 176.98
• MDL Number: MFCD00037159
• InChI Key: JCARTGJGWCGSSU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2,6-dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone, 2,6-dichloro-p-benzoquinone, 2,6-dichlorobenzoquinone, 2,6-dichloroquinone, 2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-dichloro, 2,6-dichloquinone, p-quinone, 2,6-dichloro, p-benzoquinone, 2,6-dichloro, 2,6-dichloro-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, p-quinone,6-dichloro
• PubChem CID: 12771
• IUPAC Name: 2,6-dichlorocyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
• SMILES: C1=C(C(=O)C(=CC1=O)Cl)Cl

• Melting Point: 119°C to 121°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Solubility in methanol (almost transparency).
• Formula Weight: 176.98
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H315-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H315-H319-H335 Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	211-810-0
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only