Definition
ChEBI: A member of the class of 1,4-benzoquinones that is 1,4-benzoquinone in which three of the ring hydrogens are replaced by aziridin-1-yl groups.
Uses
Alkylating reagent in mutation research.
General Description
Purple needle-like crystals.
Air & Water Reactions
Slightly soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
trisethyleneiminoquinone is an amine. Amines are chemical bases. They neutralize acids to form salts plus water. These acid-base reactions are exothermic. The amount of heat that is evolved per mole of amine in a neutralization is largely independent of the strength of the amine as a base. Amines may be incompatible with isocyanates, halogenated organics, peroxides, phenols (acidic), epoxides, anhydrides, and acid halides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen is generated by amines in combination with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides.
Fire Hazard
Flash point data is not available for trisethyleneiminoquinone, but trisethyleneiminoquinone is probably combustible.