1,4-Benzoquinone
1,4-Benzoquinone is a precursor used in the synthesis of hydroquinone and is also used as a hydrogen acceptor and oxidant. 1,4-Benzoquinone exhibits anti-inflammatory and antibiotic activities. 1,4-Benzoquinone inhibits 5-lipoxygenase and prevents leukotriene synthesis. Additionally, this compound displays antibacterial efficacy against Staphylococcus, Salmonella, and Bacillus.
References PubMed ID：:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18831603
| Cas No. |
106-51-4 |
|---|---|
| Purity |
≥98% |
| Formula |
C6H4O2 |
| Formula Wt. |
108.09 |
| Chemical Name |
2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione |
| IUPAC Name |
cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione |
| Synonym |
Quinone; p-quinone; 1,4-Cyclohexadienedione |
| Melting Point |
115.7°C |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol, ether or alkalis. |
| Appearance |
Greenish powder |
product targets : Complement System inhibitors
Schaible AM, Filosa R, Temml V, et al. Elucidation of the molecular mechanism and the efficacy in vivo of a novel 1,4-benzoquinone that inhibits 5-lipoxygenase. Br J Pharmacol. 2014 May;171(9):2399-412. PMID: 24467325.
Kim MH, Jo SH, Ha KS, et al. Antimicrobial activities of 1,4-benzoquinones and wheat germ extract. J Microbiol Biotechnol. 2010 Aug;20(8):1204-9. PMID: 20798583.
