Chloranil: A Versatile Oxidizing Agent in Organic Synthesis, Polymer Chemistry, and Beyond
Chloranil: A Versatile Oxidizing Agent in Organic Synthesis, Polymer Chemistry, and Beyond 1.Chemical Identity and Structure IUPAC Name: 2,3,5,6-Tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone Molecular Formula: C₆Cl₄O₂ Molecular Weight: 245.88 g/mol Chemical Structure: Chloranil consists of a six-membered benzene ring with two carbonyl groups (=O)…