2-Chloro-1,4-benzoquinone for ​​Organic Synthesis​​

2-Chloro-1,4-benzoquinone (CAS 695-99-8)​​ is a highly reactive chlorinated quinone widely used as a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research. It serves as a versatile electrophile for nucleophilic substitution reactions and is notably employed in the synthesis of specialized agrochemicals and dyes. This compound requires careful handling due to its toxicity and sensitivity to light and moisture.