4,5-Dimethoxy-1,2-benzoquinone

CAS: 21086-65-7

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Product Information

• Name: 4,5-Dimethoxy-1,2-benzoquinone
• Synonyms: 3,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,2-dione, 4,5-dimethoxy-, 4,5-Dimethoxy-3,5-cyclohexadiene-1,2-dione, 4,5-Dimethoxycyclohexa-3,5-Diene-1,2-Dione, NSC 121600, o-Benzoquinone, 4,5-dimethoxy-
• CAS: 21086-65-7

Description

4,5-Dimethoxy-1,2-benzoquinone is a reactive oxygen species (ROS) that is produced by the enzyme cytochrome P450. This ROS is involved in the redox cycle and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. The production of 4,5-dimethoxy-1,2-benzoquinone is regulated by the concentration of chloride ions in the cell. When chloride levels are low, 4,5-dimethoxy-1,2-benzoquinone production increases and when chloride levels are high, 4,5-dimethoxy-1,2-benzoquinone production decreases. In addition to being found in cells expressing cytochrome P450 enzymes as a subunit or released into supernatants from cells expressing cytochrome P450 enzymes, 4,5-dimethoxy-1,2-benzoquinone can be synthesized using plant cells. This molecule can also

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 168.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₈O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c1-11-7-3-5(9)6(10)4-8(7)12-2/h3-4H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=DCNHYWSNHGOKHN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC1=CC(=O)C(=O)C=C1OC