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2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinone

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Synonym(s):

2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinone, 4,5-Dichloro-3,6-dioxo-1,4-cyclohexadiene-1,2-dicarbonitrile, DDQ

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Linear Formula:
2,3-(Cl)2-1-(=O)C6-4-(=O)-5,6-(CN)2
CAS Number:
84-58-2
Molecular Weight:
227.00
MDL number:
MFCD00001593
UNSPSC Code:
12352117
EC Index Number:
201-542-2
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

form

powder

potency

86 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

reaction suitability

reagent type: oxidant

mp

209-214 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C8Cl2N2O2/c9-5-6(10)8(14)4(2-12)3(1-11)7(5)13

InChI key

HZNVUJQVZSTENZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Analysis Note

Assay (iodometric): ≥ 98.0 %
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H301

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

Supplementary Hazards

EUH029

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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