Tetrafluoro-1,4-benzoquinone

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  • CAT Number: L006928
  • CAS Number: 527-21-9
  • Molecular Formula: C6F4O2
  • Molecular Weight: 180.06
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Tetrafluoro-1,4-benzoquinone(Cat No.:L006928), is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C6F4O2. It is a derivative of benzoquinone where all four hydrogen atoms are replaced by fluorine atoms. This white solid is a powerful oxidizing agent used in various chemical reactions, including polymerizations and as a bleach activator in laundry detergents. It also finds applications in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Tetrafluoro-1,4-benzoquinone’s strong oxidative properties are harnessed in diverse industrial processes, making it a valuable compound in fields such as organic chemistry, materials science, and chemical manufacturing.


Catalog Number L006928
CAS Number 527-21-9
Molecular Formula C6F4O2
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name 2,3,5,6-tetrafluorocyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
InChI InChI=1S/C6F4O2/c7-1-2(8)6(12)4(10)3(9)5(1)11
InChIKey JKLYZOGJWVAIQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES C1(=C(C(=O)C(=C(C1=O)F)F)F)F

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