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2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone

2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone Structure
CAS No.
84-58-2
Chemical Name:
2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone
Synonyms
2,3-DICHLORO-5,6-DICYANO-1,4-BENZOQUINONE;4,5-dichloro-3,6-dioxocyclohexa-1,4-diene-1,2-dicarbonitrile;Dichlorodicyanobenzoquinone;2,3-DICHLORO-5,6-DICYANO-P-BENZOQUINONE;2,3-DICHLORO-5,6-DICYANOBENZOQUINONE;1,2-Dichloro-4,5-Dicyanobenzoquinone;Dichlorodicyanoquinone;2,3-Dicyano-5,6-dichlorobenzoquinone;2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-4-benzoquinone;2,3,5,6-Dichlorodicyanoquinone
CBNumber:
CB5751792
Molecular Formula:
C8Cl2N2O2
Molecular Weight:
227
MOL File:
84-58-2.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Modify Date:
2023/11/16 9:24:38

2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone Properties

Melting point 210-215 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Boiling point 301.8±42.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 1.7500 (estimate)
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility Soluble in benzene, methanol, acetic acid and dioxane.Slightly soluble in chloroform,, dichloromethane.
form Crystalline Powder or Crystals
color Yellow to orange
Water Solubility reacts
Sensitive Moisture Sensitive
Merck 14,3063
BRN 747939
InChIKey HZNVUJQVZSTENZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 84-58-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 1,4-Cyclohexadiene-1,2-dicarbonitrile, 4,5-dichloro-3,6-dioxo-(84-58-2)
EPA Substance Registry System 1,4-Cyclohexadiene-1,2-dicarbonitrile, 4,5-dichloro-3,6-dioxo- (84-58-2)

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS06
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H301
Precautionary statements  P264-P270-P301+P310-P405-P501
Hazard Codes  T
Risk Statements  25-29-41-37/38-20/21-23/24/25
Safety Statements  22-24/25-37-45-36/37-26-36/37/39
RIDADR  UN 3439 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  GU4825000
21
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29269095
NFPA 704
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2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone price More Price(13)

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Sigma-Aldrich(India) D60400 2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinone 98% 84-58-2 250MG ₹1342.3 2022-06-14 Buy
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2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Description

2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ) has a variety of applications. DDQ is a deprotection agent for ketals, acetals, and thioacetals. It is a useful electron transfer reagent for synthesis of quinolones and an oxidizing agent used to synthesize steroids. Additionally, DDQ is used with Ph3P to synthesize 1,2-benzisoxazoles.

Chemical Properties

yellow to orange powder

Uses

An oxidizing agent, especially in steroid synthesis.
2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone is used as a reagent for oxidative couplings and cyclization reactions and dehydrogenation of alcohols, phenols and steroid ketones. It is also used in the synthesis of 1,2-benzisoxazoles. It is a useful electron-transfer reagent for synthesis of quinolines from imines and alkynes or alkenes.

Preparation

The first synthesis of 2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ) was described by J.Thiele and F.Guntber in 1906. However, no interest was shown in the compound until Linstead and co-workers discovered its extraordinary potency as a dehydrogenating agent. Its oxidation potential is greater than that of any other known quinone.
2,3-Dichloro-5,6-Dicyanobenzoquinone (DDQ). A New Preparation

Application

2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-p-benzoquinone (DDQ) can be used as:
A deprotecting reagent for a variety of compounds, such as thioacetals, acetals, and ketals.
An electron-transfer reagent for the synthesis of quinolines from imines and alkynes or alkenes.
An effective reagent for the benzylic and allylic C?H functionalization.
An oxidizing agent for the synthesis of functionalized furans and benzofurans.
A reagent with Ph3P in an efficient synthesis of 1,2-benzisoxazoles.

Mechanism of action

2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone (DDQ) has many applications in the oxidation of various organic compounds such as ketones, alcohols, phenols, aromatic compounds, heterocyclic structures, etc. Apart from that, the presence of two chlorine atoms and two nitrile groups on the benzoquinone ring may also behave as a potential chlorinating agent. Consequently, DDQ could act simultaneously as the chlorinating agent and the oxidant. It can also remove the protective functional groups during deprotections of different chemical entities. For dehydrogenation by DDQ, the mechanism includes the transfer of hydride to the quinone oxygen followed by the transfer of a proton to the phenolate ion[1].

Safety

DDQ reacts with water to release highly toxic hydrogen cyanide (HCN). A low-temperature and weakly acidic environment increases the stability of DDQ.

Purification Methods

Crystallise DDQ from CHCl3, CHCl3/*benzene (4:1), or *benzene and store it at 0o. [Pataki & Harvey J Org Chem 52 2226 1987, Beilstein 10 H 902, 10 II 635, 10 IV 3521.]

References

[1] Alsharif, Meshari A. et al. “DDQ as a versatile and easily recyclable oxidant: a systematic review.” RSC Advances 47 (2021): 29826–29858.

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