DDQ is a benzoquinone derivative with some electron-withdrawing substituents, making it a bit more potent:

It's a bit more soluble than stuff like KMnO4, but not by much - it's a nightmare to work with.
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Posted on: November 29, 2007 10:51 PM, by Molecule of the Day
DDQ is a benzoquinone derivative with some electron-withdrawing substituents, making it a bit more potent:

It's a bit more soluble than stuff like KMnO4, but not by much - it's a nightmare to work with.
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But gives wonderful results.
Posted by: HOMO_LUMO | December 4, 2007 11:04 AM