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HomeProduct name list2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone

2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone

Synonym(s):Coenzyme Q0

  • CAS NO.:605-94-7
  • Empirical Formula: C9H10O4
  • Molecular Weight: 182.17
  • MDL number: MFCD00001595
  • EINECS: 210-100-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-10-28 23:16:16
2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone Structural

What is 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone?

Chemical properties

red or orange crystals or fibres

The Uses of 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone

2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone (Ubidecarenone EP Impurity A)

What are the applications of Application

2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone is used in the synthesis of a variety of polyprenylated quinones

Definition

ChEBI: A derivative of benzoquinone carrying a 5-methyl substituent; and methoxy substituents at positions 2 and 3. The core structure of the ubiquinone group of compounds.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 16, p. 2343, 1968 DOI: 10.1248/cpb.16.2343
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 53, p. 5453, 1988 DOI: 10.1021/jo00258a010

General Description

2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone (Coenzyme Q0 or DMM) is present in all the cells including neural cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone (Coenzyme Q0) interacts with tau protein and aids in the formation of filamentous structure.

Purification Methods

It crystallises in red needles from pet ether (b 40-60o) and sublimes at high vacuum at a bath temperature of 46-48o [Ashley et al. J Chem Soc 441 1938, UV in EtOH: Vischer J Chem Soc 815 1953, UV in cyclohexane: Morton et al. Helv Chim Acta 41 2343 1858, Aghoramurthy et al. Chem Ind (London) 1327 1954]. [Beilstein 8 IV 2721.]

Properties of 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone

Melting point: 58-60 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 331.4±42.0 °C(Predicted)
Density  1.19±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.  2-8°C
Water Solubility  almost transparency in hot Water
solubility  DMF: 100 mg/ml; DMSO: 100 mg/ml; Ethanol: 5 mg/ml; PBS (pH 7.2): 0.2 mg/ml
form  Crystalline Powder or Needles
color  Red to orange
Sensitive  Light Sensitive
BRN  1640422
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference 605-94-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-(605-94-7)

Safety information for 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone

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