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Chloranil

Chloranil is a quinone with the molecular formula C6Cl4O2. Also known as tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone, it is a yellow solid. Like the parent benzoquinone, chloranil is a planar molecule that functions as a mild oxidant.

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Names

IUPAC name2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorocyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione

Other names

-Chloranil; Tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone; Tetrachloro–benzoquinone

Identifiers

CAS Number: 118-75-2

JSmol: Interactive image

ChEBI: CHEBI:36703

ChEMBL: ChEMBL192627

ChemSpider: 8068

ECHA InfoCard: 100.003.887

KEGG: C18933

PubChem: 8371

UNII: 01W5X7N5XV

Properties

Chemical formula: C6Cl4O2

Molar mass: 245.86 g·mol

Appearance: Yellow solid

Melting point: 295 to 296 °C (563 to 565 °F; 568 to 569 K)

Magnetic susceptibility: -112.6·10 cm/mol−63

Hazards

R-phrases: R36/38 R50/53

S-phrases: S37 S60 S61

Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their(at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their(at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

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