CAS 697-91-6

2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone

Description:

2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone is an organic compound characterized by its distinct structure, which features two chlorine substituents at the 2 and 6 positions of the benzoquinone framework. This compound is a yellow to orange solid at room temperature and is known for its strong oxidizing properties, making it useful in various chemical reactions, including organic synthesis and as a reagent in analytical chemistry. It is relatively soluble in organic solvents such as acetone and chloroform but has limited solubility in water. The presence of chlorine atoms enhances its reactivity, allowing it to participate in electrophilic substitution reactions. Additionally, 2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone can act as a precursor for the synthesis of other chemical compounds and is utilized in the study of redox processes. However, it should be handled with care due to its potential toxicity and environmental impact. Proper safety measures, including the use of personal protective equipment, are recommended when working with this substance.

Formula: C₆H₂Cl₂O₂

InChI: InChI=1/C6H2Cl2O2/c7-4-1-3(9)2-5(8)6(4)10/h1-2H

InChI key: InChIKey=JCARTGJGWCGSSU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C1C(Cl)=CC(=O)C=C1Cl

Synonyms:

• 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-dichloro-
• 2,6-Dichloquinone
• 2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone
• 2,6-Dichloro-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione
• 2,6-Dichlorobenzoquinone
• 2,6-Dichlorocyclohexa-2,5-Diene-1,4-Dione
• 2,6-Dichloroquinone
• Nsc 6211
• Quinone, 2,6-dichloro-
• p-Benzoquinone, 2,6-dichloro-
• p-Quinone, 2,6-dichloro-
• 2,6-Dichloro-p-benzoquinone
• 2,6-Dichloro-p-benzoquinone
• 4-dione,2,6-dichloro-5-cyclohexadiene-1
• 2,6-Dichoro-p-benzoquinone
• 2,6-DICHLORO-P-QUINONE
• 2,6-Dichloro-2,5-cyclohexa-diene-1,4-dione
• LABOTEST-BB LT00159342
• benzoquinone,2,6-dichloro-
• 2,6-dichloro-p-quinon
• 2,6-dichloro-p-benzoquinon

2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone

CAS: 697-91-6

Formula: C₆H₂Cl₂O₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White to Amber powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 176.98

Ref: 3B-D0344

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

CAS: 697-91-6

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

Formula: C₆H₂Cl₂O₂

Purity: 97+%

Color and Shape: Powder or crystalline powder or crystals or needles or fibres, Yellow

Molecular weight: 176.98

Ref: 02-H27542

2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone

CAS: 697-91-6

Formula: C₆H₂Cl₂O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 176.9849

Ref: IN-DA003G2L

2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone

CAS: 697-91-6

2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 176.98g/mol

Ref: 54-OR59912

2,6-Dichloro-p-benzoquinone

CAS: 697-91-6

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 176.98

Ref: 10-F620829

2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone

CAS: 697-91-6

Applications 2,6-Dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone is a disinfection byproduct in drinking water and a halobenzoquinone (HBQ) that has been reported to be cytotoxic to T24 bladder cancer cells.
References Huang, H., et al.: Huanjing Yu Jiankang Zazhi, 31, 471 (2014); Du, H., et al.: Environ. Sci. Technol., 47, 2823 (2013)

Formula: C₆H₂Cl₂O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 176.985

Ref: TR-D432025