2,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone

CAS: 3117-03-1

Ref. 3D-FD61915

Product Information

• Name: 2,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone
• Synonyms: 2,5-Dimethoxy-p-quinone, 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,5-dimethoxy-, 2,5-Dimethoxy-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,5-Dimethoxy-p-benzoquinone, 2,5-Dimethoxybenzoquinone, 2,5-Dimethoxycyclohexa-2,5-Diene-1,4-Dione, NSC 509720, Quinone, 2,5-dimethoxy-, p-Benzoquinone, 2,5-dimethoxy-
• CAS: 3117-03-1

Description

2,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone is an oxidizing agent that can be used to treat infections caused by bacteria. 2,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone has been shown to have antibacterial activity against a number of bacteria in the extracellular environment. It is also capable of inhibiting bacterial growth by inducing oxidative stress and generating reactive oxygen species. The mechanism of action is thought to involve oxidation reactions with the bacterial cell membrane and DNA. 2,5-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone is a rechargeable agent that can be regenerated from its reduced form back to its oxidized form through enzymatic or chemical reduction. This compound has been shown to react reversibly with magnesium ions in the presence of water. The crystal structure of 2,5-dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone has been determined using x ray diffraction techniques. The magnetic resonance

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 168.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₈O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c1-11-7-3-6(10)8(12-2)4-5(7)9/h3-4H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=RMMPZDDLWLALLJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC(=O)C(OC)=CC1=O