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7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane, 98%
Description
7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane is an electron-acceptor molecule used to form charge-transfer superconductors. It is an effective catalyst used for the ?-chlorination of carboxylic acids using chlorosulfonic acid; the presence of TCNQ suppresses competing free-radical chlorination.
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7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane is an electron-acceptor molecule used to form charge-transfer superconductors. It is an effective catalyst used for the ɑ-chlorination of carboxylic acids using chlorosulfonic acid; the presence of TCNQ suppresses competing free-radical chlorination.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼288°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN3439 |
Beilstein | 611604 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 204.19 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H301+H311+H331-H332 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H331-H302-H312 Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P311-P312-P330-P361-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: NITRILES, SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 216-174-8 |
RTECSNumber | GU4850000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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