3,5-Di-tert-butyl-1,2-benzoquinone

CAS: 3383-21-9

Ref. 3D-FD161100

Product Information

• Name: 3,5-Di-tert-butyl-1,2-benzoquinone
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

3,5-Di-tert-butyl-1,2-benzoquinone is a proton acceptor that has been found to be a kinetic intermediate in the transfer reaction of hydrogen atom abstraction from 1,2-dioxygen. It is an electron donor and can be used to activate other molecules. 3,5-Di-tert-butyl-1,2-benzoquinone also possesses a carbonyl group which coordinates with copper ions and activates amines. This compound is capable of catalyzing the oxidation of dehydroascorbic acid and the formation of copper complexes.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 220.31 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₂₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H20O2/c1-13(2,3)9-7-10(14(4,5)6)12(16)11(15)8-9/h7-8H,1-6H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=NOUZOVBGCDDMSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C1=CC(=O)C(=O)C(C(C)(C)C)=C1