2,3-Dichloro-5,6-Dicyanobenzoquinone is used across pharmaceutical, biochemical, and research settings as a building block compound. Its molecular formula is C8Cl2N2O2, with a molecular weight of 227.00. This compound belongs to the class of dichlorodicyano compounds, characterized by the presence of two cyano groups (-CN) and two chlorine atoms (-Cl) attached to a benzoquinone core structure. Due to the danger signal word, it requires careful handling and storage. It may undergo reactions involving oxidation and substitution processes, making it useful in various synthetic transformations.

• CAS Number: 84-58-2
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Molecular Weight: 227.00
• Exact Mass: 225.9336826
• Molecular Formula: C8Cl2N2O2
• Hazard Statements:
• H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]