2,6-Dichloroquinone-4-chloroimide is a spray reagent for organic compounds. 2,6-Dichloroquinone-4-chloroimide can be used in thin-layer chromatograms. 2,6-Dichloroquinone-4-chloroimide can be used as an optical sensor for rapid detection of permethrin in treated wood[1][2].
[1]. Joseph H. Ross, et al. 2,6-Dichloroquinone 4-chloroimide as a reagent for amines and aromatic hydrocarbons on thin-layer chromatograms. Anal. Chem. 1968, 40, 14, 2138-2143.
[2]. Arip MN, et al. Reaction of 2,6-dichloroquinone-4-chloroimide (Gibbs reagent) with permethrin - an optical sensor for rapid detection of permethrin in treated wood. Chem Cent J. 2013 Jul 16;7:122.
















