Substance

ID:722867

2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone

Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
2,3-dimethoxy-5-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
Synonyms
Coenzyme Q02,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone2,3-二甲氧基-5-甲基-1,4-苯醌
IUPAC Traditional name
coenzyme Q0
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CAS Number
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Properties
Safety Information
GHS Pictograms
GHS07
Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4
Skin irritation, category 2
Eye irritation, category 2
Skin sensitisation, category 1
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure, category 3
Safety Statements
26-37
GHS Hazard statements
H315-H319-H335
GHS Precautionary statements
P261-P305+P351+P338-P302+P352-P321-P405-P501A
Risk Statements
36/37/38
TSCA Listed
European Hazard Symbols
Irritant Irritant (Xi)
Storage Warning
Light Sensitive
Physical Property
Melting Point
57-60°C
Product Information
Purity
98%
Molecule Details
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Molecular Spectra
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References
• The reaction is applicable to the synthesis of a variety of polyprenylated quinones.
• Reaction with tributyl(3-methyl-2-butenyl)tin in the presence of BF3 etherate, followed by workup with FeCl3, provides a high-yield synthesis of ubiquinone-1: Org. Synth. Coll., 9, 741 (1998):