2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone

CAS: 84-58-2

Ref. 3D-FD21636

Product Information

• Name: 2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone
• Synonyms: 4,5-Dichloro-3,6-dioxo-1,4-cyclohexadiene-1,2-dicarbonitrile1,2-Dichloro-4,5-dicyano-p-benzoquinone2,3-Chloro-5,6-dicyanoquinoneD DQ
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C12H4Cl2O2. It is used as a chemical intermediate in the production of dyes and pesticides. 2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone has been shown to have cytotoxic properties against lung fibroblasts in a model system that mimics the human body's reaction to this compound. The mechanism of action is thought to involve the formation of reactive oxygen species that leads to DNA damage. 2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone also has antiestrogenic activity and has been shown to be active against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. The activation energies for these reactions are 7.8 kcal/mol for carbonyl group elimination and 8.1 kcal/mol for hyd

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 227 g/mol
• Formula: C₈Cl₂N₂O₂
• Color/Form: Yellow Powder