Chloranilic acid

• 2,5 - dichloro- 3,6 - dihydroxy -p-benzoquinone
• 2,5 - dichloro- 3,6 - dihydroxy- 2,5 - cyclohexadiene- 1,4 - dione
• NSC 6108
• NSC 97383

Red solid

Fixed

≥ 300 ° C

Slightly soluble in water

Attention

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Chloranilic acid is a chemical compound selected from the group of chlorinated benzoquinones.

Production and representation

Chloranilic acid can be obtained by basic hydrolysis of chloranil.

Properties

Chloranilic is a dark orange to red solid which is slightly soluble in water.

Use

Chloranilic acid is used for paper chromatography of metals such as calcium, strontium, zirconium, and molybdenum.