2,6-Dimethylhydroquinone
2,6-Dimethylhydroquinone is a key metabolic intermediate for the Mycobacterium strain DM1 during the degradation of 2,6-dimethylphenol (2,6-xylenol) . 2,6-Dimethylhydroquinone can serve as an indicator for early failures in biological treatment systems[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[654-42-2]
Product Name Alternative
M-Xylohydroquinone
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/2-6-dimethylhydroquinone.html
Purity
99.83
Solubility
DMSO : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
OC1=C(C)C=C(O)C=C1C
Molecular Formula
C8H10O2
Molecular Weight
138.17
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Ewers J, et al. Bacterial metabolism of 2, 6-xylenol. Applied and environmental microbiology. 1989 Nov;55 (11) :2904-8.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, stored under nitrogen)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
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