2,6-Dibromo-1,4-benzoquinone

CAS: 19643-45-9

Ref. 3D-FD69850

Product Information

• Name: 2,6-Dibromo-1,4-benzoquinone
• Synonyms: 2,6-Dibromo-p-benzoquinone
• Brand: Biosynth

Description

2,6-Dibromo-1,4-benzoquinone is an organic compound that has been shown to be genotoxic in the bladder. It reacts with hydrochloric acid to form a dibrominated diphenyl ether, which can undergo a number of reactions. 2,6-Dibromo-1,4-benzoquinone produces reactive hydroxyl groups and chemical structures that are carcinogenic. The reaction mechanism is not well understood but it has been shown to inhibit DNA synthesis and cause cancer in laboratory animals. 2,6-Dibromo-1,4-benzoquinone also inhibits RNA synthesis and protein synthesis by forming covalent bonds with amino acids in the ribosome or by reacting with nucleotides in DNA molecules. This leads to cell death as cells are unable to synthesize proteins for growth and repair.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 265.89 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₂Br₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H2Br2O2/c7-4-1-3(9)2-5(8)6(4)10/h1-2H
• InChI key: InChIKey=FGHCYIPZQUMLRQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C1C=C(Br)C(=O)C(Br)=C1