2,5-Dimethoxybenzo-1,4-quinone Chemical Properties

Melting point:

>200 °C (decomp)

Boiling point:

311.1±42.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.24±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

-20°C Freezer

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly, Heated), Methanol (Slightly, Heated)

form 

Solid

color 

Pale Yellow to Yellow

Safety Information

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36

HS Code 

2914500090

2,5-Dimethoxybenzo-1,4-quinone Usage And Synthesis

Uses

2,5-DMBQ (2,5-Dimethoxybenzoquinone) serves as an extracellular reductant. 2,5-DMBQ is involved in a crucial redox cycle, namely the extracellular hydroquinone-quinone redox cycle. In this cycle, 2,5-DMBQ is capable of reducing extracellular Fe3? and generating H2O2. 2,5-DMBQ plays a pivotal role in the biodegradation mechanism of brown rot fungal, assisting the fungi in decomposing and utilizing organic matter[1][2].

Definition

ChEBI: Thermophillin is a member of benzoquinones and a member of p-quinones.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 117, p. 8879, 1995 DOI: 10.1021/ja00139a033

References

[1] Varela E, et al. Effect of pH and oxalate on hydroquinone-derived hydroxyl radical formation during brown rot wood degradation. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003;69(10):6025-6031. DOI:10.1128/AEM.69.10.6025-6031.2003
[2] Jensen KA Jr, et al. Pathways for extracellular Fenton chemistry in the brown rot basidiomycete Gloeophyllum trabeum. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2001 Jun;67(6):2705-11. DOI:10.1128/AEM.67.6.2705-2711.2001

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