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2,5-dimethoxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dio

ATN7087

CAS 3117-03-1

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Molecular FormulaC8H8O4
Molecular Weight168.15
CAS Numbers3117-03-1
Storage Condition0C Short Term, -20C Long Term
SolubilityDMSO
Purity98% by HPLC
SMILES CodeCOC1=CC(=O)C(OC)=CC1=O
ReferencesVarela E, Tien M. Effect of pH and oxalate on hydroquinone-derived hydroxyl radical formation during brown rot wood degradation. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003 Oct;69[10] 6025-31.

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2,5-dimethoxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dio (Thermophillin) is a natural product. The redox cycle of 2,5-dimethoxybenzoquinone is a source of reducing equivalent for the regeneration of Fe2+ and H2O2 in brown rot fungal decay of wood.