ChloranilChloranil is a quinone with the molecular formula C6Cl4O2. Also known as tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone, it is a yellow solid. Like the parent benzoquinone, chloranil is a planar molecule that functions as a mild oxidant. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Chloranil, revision 1379995209.

Property

Value

Formula

C6Cl4O2, 245.88 g/mol

Melting point

298.3 °C

Density

1.97 g/cm³

Flash point

100 °C

log P, measured

2.3

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