Description

2,5-Dichloro-3,6-Dioxo-1,4-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-Dicarbonitrile is a specialized chlorinated quinone derivative with a highly conjugated, electron-deficient structure. This compound matters as a versatile and reactive chemical intermediate, prized for its ability to participate in cycloaddition reactions and serve as a precursor for advanced functional materials. It is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for synthesizing novel compounds and electronic components.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its reactive halogen and carbonyl groups.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a precursor or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors, electron-transport layers, and non-fullerene acceptors for solar cells and OLEDs.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Functions as an intermediate for creating high-performance, color-fast quinone-based dyes and pigments.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce cross-linking sites or electron-accepting moieties into polymer backbones to alter material properties.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for studying Diels-Alder reactions, charge-transfer complexes, and other fundamental organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dichloro-3,6-Dioxo-1,4-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-Dicarbonitrile
CAS No.	4655-79-2
Molecular Formula	C8Cl2N2O2
Molecular Weight	227.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dichlorocyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione-1,4-dicarbonitrile; 1,4-Dicyano-2,5-dichlorobenzoquinone; 2,5-Dichloro-1,4-dicyanobenzoquinone; DDQ-analog; Chloranil dinitrile derivative; 2,5-Dichloro-3,6-dihydroxy-1,4-benzenedicarbonitrile quinone; 2,5-Dichlorobenzoquinone-1,4-dicarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dichloro-3,6-Dioxo-1,4-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-Dicarbonitrile is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under inert atmosphere when appropriate to prevent degradation.

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	≤ 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.