202F

202F is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H4O2. It is also known by its common name, 1,2-benzoquinone. This organic compound is a cyclic diketone, meaning it contains a six-membered ring with two ketone functional groups. 202F is a yellow crystalline solid that is soluble in organic solvents. It is an important intermediate in various chemical synthesis processes. Its structure consists of a benzene ring with two oxygen atoms double-bonded to adjacent carbon atoms. The presence of these carbonyl groups makes 202F a reactive species. It can undergo redox reactions and participate in Diels-Alder cycloadditions, among other transformations. 202F is sometimes used in the study of redox chemistry and as a building block for more complex organic molecules. It is important to handle 202F with care as it can be an irritant.