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8.02940

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
UNSPSC Code:
12352117
EC Index Number:
201-542-2
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
MFCD00001593
Form:
powder
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Quality Segment

200

form

powder

potency

86 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

reaction suitability

reagent type: oxidant

mp

209-214 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

ClC1=C(C(=O)C(=C(C1=O)C#N)C#N)Cl

InChI

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

InChI key

HZNVUJQVZSTENZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

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

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pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H301

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral

supp_hazards

EUH029

Storage Class

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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