Tetrahydroxyquinone (monohydrate)

Tetrahydroxyquinone monohydrate (Tetrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone monohydrate), a primitive anticataract agent, is a redox active benzoquinone. Tetrahydroxyquinone monohydrate can take part in a redox cycle with semiquinone radicals, leading to the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) [1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[1215458-51-7]

Product Name Alternative

Tetrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone (monohydrate) ; Tetrahydroxybenzoquinone (monohydrate)

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H302, H315, H319, H335

Target

Apoptosis; Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)

Related Pathways

Apoptosis; Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB

Applications

Cancer-Kinase/protease

Field of Research

Cancer

Concentration

10mM

Purity

97.0

Solubility

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

O=C1C(O)=C(O)C(C(O)=C1O)=O.[H]O[H]

Molecular Formula

C6H6O7

Molecular Weight

190.11

Precautions

H302, H315, H319, H335

References & Citations

[1]Alexandre D Martins Cavagis, et al. Tetrahydroxyquinone induces apoptosis of leukemia cells through diminished survival signaling. Exp Hematol. 2006 Feb;34 (2) :188-96.