Dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone丨CAS 84-58-2

Dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone丨CAS 84-58-2
Product Introduction:
Catalog No.: SS005607
CAS No.: 84-58-2
Assay(HPLC): 98% min
Product Name: Dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone
Molecular Formula: C8Cl2N2O2
Molecular Weight: 227.01
Synonym(s): 4,5-Dichloro-3,6-dioxo-1,4-cyclohexadiene-1,2-carbonitrile; DDQ
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Specifications of Dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone丨CAS 84-58-2

 

Appearance

Yellow crystalline powder

Assay (HPLC)

98% min

Identification

Complies with the standard

Melting point

214–218℃

Loss on drying

0.5% max

Residue on ignition

0.2% max

Heavy Metals

20 ppm max

 

Transport Information of Dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone丨CAS 84-58-2

 

Parameter

Specification

UN Number

3439

Class

8

Packing Group

III

H.S. Code

2926909090

Stability & Reactivity

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions.

Storage

Tightly closed. Store in a closed, dry, ventilated place

Condition to Avoid

 

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Manufacturing Information of Dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone丨CAS 84-58-2

 

Parameter

Specification

Capacity

5,000MT/year

Frequency

 

Main Export Countries

 

Capacity/Batch

 

Experience

Production since 2001

Stock

 

 

 

 

Applications of Dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone丨CAS 84-58-2

1. Dehydrogenation Agent

DDQ is widely used for the oxidative dehydrogenation of alcohols to carbonyl compounds, and for converting hydroaromatic rings (e.g., tetrahydroisoquinolines) into aromatic systems.

Frequently employed in natural product synthesis and complex molecule elaboration.

2. Aromatic Compound Synthesis

Plays a key role in aromatization reactions, especially in the synthesis of aromatic heterocycles and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Effective in converting dihydropyridines to pyridines.

3. Glycoside and Sugar Chemistry

Used in carbohydrate chemistry for cleaving benzyl ethers, particularly in selective deprotection steps in oligosaccharide synthesis.

4. Fluorescent Dye and Pigment Manufacturing

DDQ is an intermediate or oxidizing agent in the production of dyes, pigments, and organic semiconductors due to its electron-accepting properties.

5. Redox Chemistry and Electron Transfer Studies

Acts as an electron acceptor in redox chemistry and photochemical studies, often serving as a model compound in single-electron transfer (SET) mechanisms.


 

Benefits

✅ High Oxidizing Power

Provides clean and efficient oxidation under mild conditions with high selectivity.

✅ Compatibility with Sensitive Molecules

Operates under mild, non-acidic conditions, making it compatible with base-sensitive and acid-sensitive substrates.

✅ Versatile Utility

Applicable in both small-scale synthetic organic chemistry and larger-scale industrial processes.

✅ Selective Reactivity

Often enables chemoselective transformations, targeting specific functional groups without affecting others.


 

Summary

Dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone丨CAS 84-58-2 is a powerful and widely used oxidizing agent in organic synthesis. Its ability to selectively oxidize alcohols, aromatize ring systems, and participate in redox processes makes it a valuable reagent in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and materials industries. Its efficiency and versatility continue to make it a staple in both academic and industrial laboratories.

 

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