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

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

Product Name:
2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone
Synonyms:
  • 1,2-Dichloro-4,5-Dicyanobenzoquinone
  • 2,3,5,6-Dichlorodicyanoquinone
  • 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-4-benzoquinone
  • 2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-para-benzoquinone
  • 2-dicarbonitrile,4,5-dichloro-3,6-dioxo-4-cyclohexadiene-1
  • 1,4-Cyclohexadiene-1,2-dicarbonitrile, 4,5-dichloro-3,6-dioxo-
  • 2,3-DICHLORO-5,6-DICYANO-P-BENZOQUINONE ( DDQ )
  • 2,3-DICHLORO-5,6-DICYANO-P-BENZOQUINONE ( DDQ ) 99
CAS:
84-58-2
MF:
C8Cl2N2O2
MW:
227
EINECS:
201-542-2
Product Categories:
  • API intermediates
  • Benzoquinones
  • Benzoquinones, etc. (Charge Transfer Complexes)
  • Biochemistry
  • Charge Transfer Complexes for Organic Metals
  • Functional Materials
  • Reagents for Oligosaccharide Synthesis
  • Aromatics
  • Intermediates
  • DDQ
Mol File:
84-58-2.mol
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2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone Chemical 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)
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Safety Information

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

MSDS

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2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone Usage And Synthesis

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.

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.

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

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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