Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
118-75-2
Molecular Formula
C6Cl4O2
Molecular Weight
245.88 g/mol
Synonym

2,3,5,6-tetrachlorocyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione; 2,3,5,6-Tetrachloroquinone;  Tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone; Tetrachlorobenzoquinone

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Chloranil (tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone) is a highly chlorinated quinone compound used as an oxidizing agent in organic chemistry. It is commonly employed for dehydrogenation reactions, as a test reagent for phenols and amines, and as an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and pharmaceuticals.