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Atomfair Dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone DDQ C8Cl2N2O2
Description Dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone (CAS No. 269410-08-4) is a highly reactive and versatile organic compound with the molecular formula C8Cl2N2O2. Also known by its IUPAC name, 4,5-dichloro-3,6-dioxocyclohexa-1,4-diene-1,2-dicarbonitrile , this compound is widely recognized for its role as a strong oxidizing agent and dehydrogenation reagent in synthetic organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring two chloro and two cyano groups on a benzoquinone backbone, makes it an essential tool for researchers in oxidation reactions, aromatization processes, and the synthesis of complex organic molecules. This high-purity reagent is supplied as a crystalline solid, ensuring optimal performance in laboratory and industrial applications. It is particularly valued…
Description
Description
Dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone (CAS No. 269410-08-4) is a highly reactive and versatile organic compound with the molecular formula C8Cl2N2O2. Also known by its IUPAC name, 4,5-dichloro-3,6-dioxocyclohexa-1,4-diene-1,2-dicarbonitrile, this compound is widely recognized for its role as a strong oxidizing agent and dehydrogenation reagent in synthetic organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring two chloro and two cyano groups on a benzoquinone backbone, makes it an essential tool for researchers in oxidation reactions, aromatization processes, and the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
This high-purity reagent is supplied as a crystalline solid, ensuring optimal performance in laboratory and industrial applications. It is particularly valued for its ability to facilitate selective oxidation reactions under mild conditions, making it indispensable in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science research. Proper handling is required due to its reactivity and potential hazards.
- CAS No: 269410-08-4
- Molecular Formula: C8Cl2N2O2
- Molecular Weight: 227.00
- Exact Mass: 225.9336826
- Monoisotopic Mass: 225.9336826
- 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
- Synonyms: 2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone, Dichlorodicyanoquinone, 4,5-Dichloro-3,6-dioxocyclohexa-1,4-diene-1,2-dicarbonitrile, Dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone, 2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone
Application
Dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone (DDQ) is extensively used as a dehydrogenation agent in the synthesis of aromatic compounds and heterocycles. It is particularly effective in converting dihydropyridines to pyridines and dihydrofurans to furans. Additionally, DDQ serves as a strong oxidizing agent in the preparation of carbonyl compounds and in the removal of protecting groups in organic synthesis. Its versatility and efficiency make it a staple in both academic and industrial research laboratories.
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