2,6-DICHLORO-1,4-HYDROQUINONE

The 1,4-Benzenediol,2,6-dichloro-, with the CAS registry number 20103-10-0, is also known as 2,6-Dichloro-p-benzohydroquinone. It belongs to the product category of Anthraquinones, Hydroquinones and Quinones. Its EINECS registry number is 243-513-7. This chemical's molecular formula is C₆H₄Cl₂O₂ and molecular weight is 179.00076. Its IUPAC name is called 2,6-dichlorobenzene-1,4-diol.

Physical properties of 1,4-Benzenediol,2,6-dichloro-: (1)ACD/LogP: 2.41; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 2.41; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 2.24; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 39.95; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 26.99; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 486.65; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 328.78; (8)#H bond acceptors: 2; (9)#H bond donors: 2; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.642; (12)Molar Refractivity: 39.8 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 110.1 cm³; (14)Surface Tension: 61.8 dyne/cm; (15)Density: 1.624 g/cm³; (16)Flash Point: 121.3 °C; (17)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 53.62 kJ/mol; (18)Boiling Point: 277 °C at 760 mmHg; (19)Vapour Pressure: 0.00276 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation of 1,4-Benzenediol,2,6-dichloro-: this chemical can be prepared by 2,6-dichloro-[1,4]benzoquinone. This reaction is a kind of Reduction. It will need reagent ascorbic acid and solvent acetone.

Uses of 1,4-Benzenediol,2,6-dichloro-: it can be used to produce 2,6-dichloro-[1,4]benzoquinone at temperature of 20 °C. This reaction will need reagents air, phathalocyanine[Fe(2+)]/zeolite and solvents dioxane, H₂O with reaction time of 6 hours. The yield is about 94%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Whenever you will contact it, please wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: C1=C(C=C(C(=C1Cl)O)Cl)O
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C6H4Cl2O2/c7-4-1-3(9)2-5(8)6(4)10/h1-2,9-10H
(3)InChIKey: QQAHQUBHRBQWBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N