CAS 615-67-8: Chlorohydroquinone

Chlorohydroquinone

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2-Chlorohydroquinone is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H4Cl2O2. It has been shown to be an effective biocidal agent for wastewater treatment and surface decontamination. 2-Chlorohydroquinone reacts with nitrite ions, forming chloroamines that react with organic compounds in the water, such as triclosan, leading to their oxidation. 2-Chlorohydroquinone is also a useful reagent for the synthesis of ethylene diamine, which is used in the manufacture of dyes and other chemicals. 2-Chlorohydroquinone has a redox potential of +0.19V, making it more reactive than hydrogen peroxide or sodium hypochlorite at neutral pH. The chemical is not very soluble in water and can be dissolved by adding a base such as ammonia or amines.

Applications Chlorohydroquinone is a component of polyethers based on organotin with potential application to breast cancer treatment via growth inhibition. Also a component in the synthesis of contraceptive agents in pharmaceutical compounds. It is also used within hydroxylation and catalysis organic reactions in the synthesis of pharmacologically active phenolic compounds. References Carraher, C. et al.: Materials, 4, 801 (2011); Hughes, L. et al.: Mol. Pharm. 76, 113 (2009); Papouchado, L.. et al.: J. Electroanal. Chem. Interfac. Electrochem., 38, 389 (1972); Chen, C. et al.: Env. Sci. Tech., 38, 329 (2004);