606-06-4

Basic information

• Product Name: COENZYME Q2
• Synonyms: COENZYME Q2;2,3-DIMETHOXY-5-METHYL-GERANYL-1,4-BENZOQUINONE;2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-[poly0-2-methylbutenyl(2)]-1,4-quinone;2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-geranyl-1,4-benzoquinone;2-[(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl]-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione;Ubiquinone Q2;2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-geranyl-1,4-benzoquinone, Ubiquinone-10;2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-[(2E)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl]-1,4-benzoquinone
• CAS NO: 606-06-4
• Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₂₆O₄
• Molecular Weight: 318.41
• EINECS: 206-147-9
• Mol File: 606-06-4.mol
• Article Data: 12

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 465.8±45.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: solid
• Density: 1.05±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
• Storage Temp.: −20°C
• Stability: Stable, but light and heat sensitive. Store in the dark at -20 C. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
• CAS DataBase Reference: COENZYME Q2(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: COENZYME Q2(606-06-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: COENZYME Q2(606-06-4)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: 23-24/25
• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 606-06-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical Properties

solid

Uses

Coenzyme Q2 is a redox carrier in the mitochondrial respiratory chain in eukaryotic cells. It has been used to investigate interaction of coenzyme Q with phosphatidylethanolamine membranes.

Definition

ChEBI: A compound composed of the 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzoquinone nucleus common to ubiquinones; and a side chain of two isoprenoid units.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Acts as an electron carrier and antioxidant in humans

InChI:InChI=1/C19H26O4/c1-12(2)8-7-9-13(3)10-11-15-14(4)16(20)18(22-5)19(23-6)17(15)21/h8,10H,7,9,11H2,1-6H3/b13-10+

Upstream product

• 6138-90-5 trans-geranyl bromide 
• 605-94-7 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone 
• 1128-32-1 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methylphenol 
• 21450-56-6 1,2,3,4-tetramethoxybenzene 
• 25245-39-0 1-bromo-2,3,4,5-tetramethoxybenzene 
• 106-24-1 Geraniol 
• 83626-20-4 4-((E)-3,7-Dimethyl-octa-2,6-dienyloxy)-2,3-dimethoxy-6-methyl-phenol 
• 73875-27-1 2,3,4,5-tetramethoxy-6-methyl-1-bromobenzene 
• 19676-64-3 2,3,4-trimethoxyphenol 
• 65884-12-0 2,3,4,5-tetramethoxybenzaldehyde 
• 13909-73-4 2',3',4'-trimethoxyacetophenone 
• 36776-51-9 2,3,6-tribromo-4-methyl-phenol 
• 35896-58-3 2,3,4,5-tetramethoxytoluene 
• 106-44-5 p-cresol 

Downstream Products

• 96358-48-4 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(3-methyl-6-chloro-7-methylene-2E-octenyl)-1,4-benzoquinone 
• 83036-57-1 (E)-1-(3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl)-2,3,4,5-tetramethoxy-6-methylbenzene 
• 85228-79-1 1-<(2E)-6,7-epoxy-3,7-dimethyloct-2-enyl>-2,3,4,5-tetramethoxy-6-methylbenzene 
• 849034-07-7 3-bromo-2,6-dimethyl-8-(2-methyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethoxyphenyl)oct-6-en-2-ol 
• 122907-52-2 6-(8-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)-2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone 
• 77878-71-8 6-(7-formyl-3-methyl-2,6-octadienyl)-2,3-dimethoxy-5-methylhydroquinone diacetate 
• 5677-55-4 ubiquinone Q₂ 

Relevant articles and documents

New efficient synthesis of ubiquinones

A strategy for the ecofriendly and high-yielding synthesis of ubiquinones starting from simple materials and using mild conditions is reported. CoQ1, CoQ2, CoQ3, and CoQ9 were prepared. Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

A practical procedure for the synthesis of 3-((E)-5-(2,3,4,5-tetramethoxy- 6-methylphenyl)-3-methylpent-3-enyl)-2,2-dimethyloxirane

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Rapid photochemical generation of ubiquinol through a radical pathway: An avenue for probing submillisecond enzyme kinetics

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