CAS 2197-57-1

2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-naphthoquinone

Description:

2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, with the CAS number 2197-57-1, is an organic compound belonging to the class of naphthoquinones. It features a naphthalene backbone with two methyl groups at the 2 and 3 positions and a quinone functional group at the 1 and 4 positions. This compound is characterized by its yellow to orange crystalline appearance and is known for its strong absorbance in the ultraviolet-visible spectrum due to the conjugated double bond system. It is relatively stable under standard conditions but can undergo reduction to form corresponding hydroquinones. 2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-naphthoquinone exhibits biological activity, including potential antioxidant properties, and has been studied for its role in various biochemical processes. It is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone but has limited solubility in water. As with many quinones, it can participate in redox reactions, making it of interest in both synthetic organic chemistry and biological applications. Safety precautions should be taken when handling this compound due to its potential toxicity and reactivity.

Formula: C₁₂H₁₀O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C12H10O2/c1-7-8(2)12(14)10-6-4-3-5-9(10)11(7)13/h3-6H,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=LGFDNUSAWCHVJN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C1C=2C(C(=O)C(C)=C1C)=CC=CC2

Synonyms:

• 2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
• 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 2,3-dimethyl-
• 1,4-Naphthalenedione, 2,3-dimethyl-
• 2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-naphthalenedione
• 2,3-Dimethylnaphthoquinone

2,3-Dimethylnaphthoquinone

CAS: 2197-57-1

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 186.2100067

Ref: 10-F622109

2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dione

CAS: 2197-57-1

2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dione is a reactive compound that can be reduced to the corresponding 1,4-naphthoquinone. It has a redox potential of -0.11 V and is electron reducing. In vitro studies on rat liver microsomes have shown that 2,3-dimethyl-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dione reduces NAD+ to NADH and oxidizes NADH back to NAD+. This compound has been shown to inhibit the growth of some bacteria and fungi in cell culture experiments. 2,3-Dimethyl-1,4-dihydronaphthalene-1,4-dione also has antiinflammatory properties that may be due to its ability to inhibit the production of prostaglandins by inhibiting cyclooxygenase activity.

Formula: C₁₂H₁₀O₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 186.21 g/mol

Ref: 3D-CAA19757