2,6-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone

CAS: 530-55-2

Ref. 3D-FD42586

Product Information

• Name: 2,6-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone
• Synonyms: 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-dimethoxy-, 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-dimethoxy- (9CI), 2,6-Dimethoxy-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-Dimethoxy-p-benzoquinone, 2,6-Dimethoxy-p-quinone, 2,6-Dimethoxybenzoquinone, 2,6-Dimethoxycyclohexa-2,5-Diene-1,4-Dione, 2,6-Dimethoxyquinone, 3,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 3,5-Dimethoxybenzoquinone, 56336, NSC 56336, Nsc 24500, Quinone, 2,6-dimethoxy-, p-Benzoquinone, 2,6-dimethoxy-

Description

2,6-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone is a polymerase chain inhibitor that has been shown to be cytotoxic in vitro. It has been used as a control analysis for the polymerase chain reaction and other enzymatic reactions. This compound is also an ingredient in pharmacological agents and is used in the preparation of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. 2,6-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone has a significant cytotoxicity and optimum concentration range. The basic structure of this compound includes two methoxy groups on the benzene ring with two methyl groups on either side of the ring. It undergoes phase transition at around 100 degrees Celsius.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 168.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₈O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c1-11-6-3-5(9)4-7(12-2)8(6)10/h3-4H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=OLBNOBQOQZRLMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC(=O)C=C(OC)C1=O