D223204
Duroquinone
97%
Synonym(s):
2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-benzoquinone, Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone
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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H12O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
164.20
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
208-409-8
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1909128
MDL number:
Product Name
Duroquinone, 97%
InChI key
WAMKWBHYPYBEJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C10H12O2/c1-5-6(2)10(12)8(4)7(3)9(5)11/h1-4H3
SMILES string
CC1=C(C)C(=O)C(C)=C(C)C1=O
assay
97%
form
powder
mp
110-112 °C (lit.)
Quality Level
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Application
- Role of Duroquinone in Photosynthetic Research: A study on purple bacterial photosynthetic reaction centers highlighted Duroquinone′s role when incorporated into the QA binding site, impacting the isotope edited FTIR difference spectra, crucial for understanding energy conversion processes in photosynthesis (Zhao et al., 2013).
- Duroquinone as a Molecular Ion Source: Research demonstrated the generation of molecular negative ions by Duroquinone, showcasing its potential in mass spectrometry applications for studying molecular ionization and longevity (Khvostenko et al., 2012).
- Duroquinone in Biochemical Sensors: Investigation into the optimization of gold electrode surfaces with photosystem II monolayers revealed Duroquinone′s critical role in enhancing sensor responses, applicable in biochemical sensor technology (Maly et al., 2005).
- Cytotoxicity of Duroquinone Congeners: A comparative study of 14 p-benzoquinone congeners, including Duroquinone, used quantitative structure-toxicity relationships to evaluate cytotoxicity in rat hepatocytes and PC12 cells, relevant for safety assessments in chemical manufacturing (Siraki et al., 2004).
General description
Duroquinone is an organic oxidant that belongs to the class of 1,4-benzoquinones, is used in redox flow Li–O2 batteries.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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Revealing the catalytic pathway of a quinone-mediated oxygen reduction reaction in aprotic Li--O 2 batteries
Wu S, et al.
Journal of the Chemical Society. Chemical Communications, 58, 1025-1028 (2022)
Bingsheng Zhou et al.
Aquatic toxicology (Amsterdam, Netherlands), 77(2), 136-142 (2006-01-18)
Toxicity of many waterborne organic contaminants to aquatic organisms is mediated through oxidative damages resulting from the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Using duroquinone as a model ROS inducer, we carried out in vitro and in vivo experiments to
Marilyn P Merker et al.
American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology, 290(3), L607-L619 (2005-10-26)
The objective of this study was to examine the impact of chronic hyperoxic exposure (95% O2 for 48 h) on intact bovine pulmonary arterial endothelial cell redox metabolism of 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-1,4-benzoquinone (duroquinone, DQ). DQ or durohydroquinone (DQH2) was added to normoxic
R A Rothery et al.
Biochemistry, 40(17), 5260-5268 (2001-04-25)
We have investigated the functional relationship between three of the prosthetic groups of Escherichia coli nitrate reductase A (NarGHI): the two hemes of the membrane anchor subunit (NarI) and the [3Fe-4S] cluster of the electron-transfer subunit (NarH). In two site-directed
Said H Audi et al.
American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology, 289(5), L788-L797 (2005-07-05)
NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) plays a dominant role in the reduction of the quinone compound 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-1,4-benzoquinone (duroquinone, DQ) to durohydroquinone (DQH2) on passage through the rat lung. Exposure of adult rats to 85% O2 for > or =7 days stimulates
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