alpha-Tocopherolquinone

SKU: orb1300111

Description

α-Tocopherolquinone (α-TQ) is a metabolite of vitamin E that accumulates during hypoxic conditions and modulates mitochondrial respiration. Its reduced form, tocopherylhydroquinone, exhibits antioxidant properties. This small molecule is utilized in research exploring oxidative stress, bioenergetics, and hypoxia-related pathophysiology in both cellular and animal models.

Research Area

Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 7559-04-8
• MW: 446.71
• Purity: 99.89% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₂₉H₅₀O₃
• SMILES: CC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)CCCC(C)(O)CCC1=C(C)C(=O)C(C)=C(C)C1=O
• Target: Antioxidant,ROS
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (4.48 mM);DMSO:50 mg/mL (111.93 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: keep away from direct sunlight | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Metarene, inhibit, Inhibitor, antioxidant, alpha Tocopherolquinone, alpha-Tocopherolquinone, alphaTocopherolquinone, a-Tocopherolquinone, vitamin K, α-Tocopherolquinone, α-Tocopherylquinone, quinone, Phaeodactylum tricornutum

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

24205