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3,4-Dihydroxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11449140
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Description

3,4-Dihydroxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione is used to produce diethoxy-cyclobutenedione by heating, pharmaceutical intermediates, squarylium dyes, and photoconducting squaraines; The dibutylester is used as a contact sensitizer in the treatment of alopecia and warts.

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Applications
3,4-Dihydroxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione is used to produce diethoxy-cyclobutenedione by heating, pharmaceutical intermediates, squarylium dyes, and photoconducting squaraines; The dibutylester is used as a contact sensitizer in the treatment of alopecia and warts.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 2892-51-5
Molecular Formula C4H2O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 114.056
MDL Number MFCD00001334
InChI Key PWEBUXCTKOWPCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym squaric acid, 3,4-dihydroxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione, quadratic acid, 3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione, 3,4-dihydroxy, quadratsaeure, cyclobutenedione, dihydroxy, 1,2-diketo-3,4-dihydroxycyclobutene, dihydroxycyclobutenedione, unii-svr9d0vodw, dihydroxycyclobut-3-ene-1,2-dione
PubChem CID 17913
ChEBI CHEBI:52141
IUPAC Name 3,4-dihydroxycyclobut-3-ene-1,2-dione
SMILES C1(=C(C(=O)C1=O)O)O

Specifications

Melting Point >300°C
Flash Point 190°C (374°F)
Quantity 1 g
UN Number UN3261
Beilstein 774275
Solubility Information Soluble in water.
Formula Weight 114.06
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material 3,4-Dihydroxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione

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