Description

2-Cyano-1,4-benzoquinone is a specialized quinone derivative characterized by the presence of a cyano group, which significantly alters its electronic and chemical reactivity profile. This compound serves as a versatile and highly reactive synthetic intermediate, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures in advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications requiring precise functional group manipulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with quinone-based pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Electronics & Materials Science: Acts as a precursor for the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and photoactive materials due to its electron-accepting properties.
• Dye & Pigment Chemistry: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized dyes, pigments, and photoinitiators.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Employed as an electrophilic coupling partner in various metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a tool compound in biochemical studies to probe enzyme mechanisms or as a substrate analog.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-1,4-benzoquinone
CAS No.	3958-77-8
Molecular Formula	C7H3NO2
Molecular Weight	133.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-p-benzoquinone; 1,4-Benzoquinone, 2-cyano-; 2-Cyano-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione; 2-Cyanoquinone; p-Benzoquinone, 2-cyano-; 2-CN-1,4-BQ; Cyanoquinone
EINECS	223-553-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-1,4-benzoquinone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific data are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.