CAS 727-81-1
:Coenzyme Q1
Description:
Coenzyme Q1, also known as ubiquinone-1, is a naturally occurring compound that plays a crucial role in the electron transport chain, which is essential for cellular respiration and energy production in aerobic organisms. It is a lipophilic molecule, characterized by a long isoprenoid side chain that contributes to its hydrophobic nature, allowing it to integrate into mitochondrial membranes. Coenzyme Q1 is involved in the transfer of electrons between various complexes in the mitochondrial respiratory chain, facilitating ATP synthesis. Its antioxidant properties also help protect cells from oxidative stress by neutralizing free radicals. The compound is synthesized in the body and can be found in various tissues, particularly in the heart and liver. While it shares structural similarities with other coenzymes in the Q family, Coenzyme Q1 is less common than its more prevalent homologs, such as Coenzyme Q10. Its potential therapeutic applications are being explored in the context of mitochondrial dysfunction and age-related diseases, although further research is needed to fully understand its benefits and mechanisms of action.
Formula:C14H18O4
InChI:InChI=1/C14H18O4/c1-8(2)6-7-10-9(3)11(15)13(17-4)14(18-5)12(10)16/h6H,7H2,1-5H3
InChI key:InChIKey=SOECUQMRSRVZQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:O(C)C1=C(OC)C(=O)C(C)=C(CC=C(C)C)C1=O
Synonyms:- 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione
- 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-
- Coenzyme Q1
- p-Benzoquinone, 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-
- 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)-
- 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(3-methylbut-2-enyl)cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
- UBIQUINONE-5
- 2-Isopentenyl-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-p-benzoquinone
- Ubiquinone 1
- Nsc 268269
- 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione
- 2,3-DIMETHOXY-5-METHYL-6-(3-METHYL-2-BUTENYL)-1,4-BENZOQUINONE
- 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-1,4-benzoquinone, Ubiquinone-1, Ubiquinone-5
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Ubiquinone-1
CAS:Ubiquinone-1 (UQ-1) is an intermediate in the synthesis of coenzyme Q, a critical coenzyme in human redox reactions involved in various metabolic processes.Formula:C14H18O4Purity:98.69%Color and Shape:SolidMolecular weight:250.29



