Description

2,3-Dicyano-1,4-Benzoquinone is a highly versatile and powerful oxidizing agent and electron acceptor in organic synthesis. Its unique quinoid structure functionalized with cyano groups makes it a critical reagent for dehydrogenation and aromatization reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking efficient and selective synthetic pathways.

Application

• Dehydrogenation Reagent: A key reagent for the aromatization of hydroaromatic compounds and the synthesis of heterocycles.
• Oxidizing Agent in Organic Synthesis: Used for the oxidation of alcohols to carbonyl compounds and in various other redox transformations.
• Electron Acceptor (Electron-Deficient Olefin): Employed in charge-transfer complexes, organic electronics research, and as a component in photochemical studies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer and Materials Chemistry: Serves as a building block or dopant in the development of conductive polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Research & Development: A fundamental tool in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dicyano-1,4-Benzoquinone
CAS No.	4622-04-2
Molecular Formula	C8H2N2O2
Molecular Weight	158.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dicyanohydroquinone; 2,3-Dicyano-1,4-cyclohexadienedione; 2,3-Dicyanobenzoquinone; 1,4-Benzoquinone, 2,3-dicyano-; DDQ; DCNQ; 2,3-Dicyano-p-benzoquinone; 4,5-Dicyano-1,2-benzoquinone
EINECS	225-036-8

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dicyano-1,4-Benzoquinone is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. For specific grade requirements, including potential compliance with in-house or research-grade specifications, please contact our technical team.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as an easily oxidized compound, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage of opened containers and to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	208 - 212 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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