1,4-Benzoquinone

1,4-Benzoquinone, BQ

1,4-Benzoquinone is a dehydrogenation reagent. The derivatives tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone and 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone are stronger oxidants, while duroquinone is a weaker oxidant. Whereas the resulting phenolate as reaction product of 1,4-benzoquinone (hydroquinone) is ...