SPECIFICATIONS

2,3-DICHLORO-5,6-DICYANO-1,4-BENZOQUINONE

Synonyms:				DDQ, 4-5-Dichloro-3,6-dioxo-1,4-cyclohexadiene-1,2-
					carbonitrile

CAS No.:				84-85-2

Chemical Formula:			C8CI2N2O2			

Formula Weight:			227.01

Description:				Yellow to orange powder

Identification:			Conforms to structure

Melting Point:			210-217 deg. C

Assay:					> 98.00% 

Loss on drying:			<0.50% 

Residue on ignition:		<0.20% 

Effective: 01/21/09