2,5-DMBQ

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].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[3117-03-1]

Product Name Alternative

2,5-Dimethoxybenzoquinone

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Biochemical Assay Reagents

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Others

Field of Research

Others

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/2-5-dmbq.html

Purity

99.99

Solubility

Chloroform : 2 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming)

Smiles

O=C1C(OC)=CC(C(OC)=C1)=O

Molecular Formula

C8H8O4

Molecular Weight

168.15

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[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.|[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.