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Sigma-Aldrich

2,3-Dicyanohydroquinone

98%

Synonym(s):

2,3-Dicyano-1,4-hydroquinone, 3,6-Dihydroxyphthalonitrile, DCH

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(NC)2C6H2-1,4-(OH)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
160.13
Beilstein:
2101249
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

98%

form

powder

mp

>230 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

Oc1ccc(O)c(C#N)c1C#N

InChI

1S/C8H4N2O2/c9-3-5-6(4-10)8(12)2-1-7(5)11/h1-2,11-12H

InChI key

MPAIWVOBMLSHQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

2,3-Dicyanohydroquinone was used in the synthesis of phthalonitrile-3,6-ditriflate. It is a fluorescent dye and was used in determination of intracellular pH and calcium in avian neural crest cells.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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