2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR

Name: 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019118

About 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR

2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide is an aroma chemical (AR grade) carrying the CAS registry number 537-45-1, specified at 98% purity. With the molecular formula C6H2Br2ClNO, it has a molar mass of 299.35 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2,6-dibromo-4-chloroiminocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-one. It is also known as 2,6-Dibromo-N-chloro-p-benzoquinoneimine or BQC reagent.

It is supplied as a crystalline powder. Key physical data: a melting point of 75-83 °C. Keep the material at 2–8 °C and protect it from moisture. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span flavour formulation, fragrance compounding and aroma research. Typical end-use sectors are food and beverage processing and cosmetics and personal care.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide in 1 g, 5 g, 100 g and 1 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Flavour formulation
Fragrance compounding
Aroma research

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR
Catalogue No.	VQ-019118
CAS Number	537-45-1
IUPAC name	2,6-dibromo-4-chloroiminocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-one
Molecular formula	C₆H₂Br₂ClNO
Molecular weight	299.35 g/mol
Exact mass	298.8171
Grade	AR
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29251900
InChIKey	JYWKEVKEKOTYEX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(C(=O)C(=CC1=NCl)Br)Br
PubChem CID	10835

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Crystalline powder
Melting point	75-83 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	3.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	29.4 Å²
Storage	2–8 °C
Synonyms	2,6-Dibromo-N-chloro-p-benzoquinoneimine, 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, 2,6-Dibromo-4-(chloroimino)cyclohexa-2,5-dienone, BQC reagent, 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chlorimide, 2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-one, 2,6-dibromo-4-(chloroimino)-, 2,6-Dibromoquinone chlorimide, 2,6-Dibromoquinone chloroimide, 2,6-Dibromoquinone chloroimine, N-Chloro-2,6-dibromoquinoneimine, 2,6-Dibromo-p-benzoquinone-4-chlorimine, 2,6-Dibromoquinone 4-chlorimide

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Explosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H240Heating may cause an explosion
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P234, P235, P240, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P372 + P380 + P373, P403, P403 + P233, P405, P410, P411

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 537-45-1

2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, >98%

CAS: 537-45-1
Formula: C₆H₂Br₂ClNO
MW: 299.35 g/mol

VQ-045991

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR?

The CAS Registry Number of 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR is 537-45-1. It is also known as 2,6-Dibromo-N-chloro-p-benzoquinoneimine, 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, 2,6-Dibromo-4-(chloroimino)cyclohexa-2,5-dienone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR?

2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR has the molecular formula C6H2Br2ClNO and a molecular weight of 299.35 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,6-dibromo-4-chloroiminocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR can I order?

We supply 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR in AR (98%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR?

Yes. Every lot of 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.

How should 2,6-Dibromoquinone-4-chloroimide, GR be stored?

2–8 °C. Keep the container tightly closed and refer to the SDS for full handling guidance.