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274666

Thymoquinone

≥98%

Synonym(s):

2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H12O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
164.20
NACRES:
NA.47
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
EC Number:
207-721-1
MDL number:
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Quality Segment

assay

≥98%

form

solid

technique(s)

titration: suitable

color

yellow

bp

230-232 °C (lit.)

mp

45-47 °C (lit.)

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

CC(C)C1=CC(=O)C(C)=CC1=O

InChI

1S/C10H12O2/c1-6(2)8-5-9(11)7(3)4-10(8)12/h4-6H,1-3H3

InChI key

KEQHJBNSCLWCAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Thymoquinone (TQ), also known as 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-1, 4-benzoquinone, is present in a crystalline triclinic form. It is the bioactive constituent of the volatile oil of black seed. TQ exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-neoplastic effects both in vitro and in vivo.

Application

Thymoquinone has been used as an inhibitor of Escherichia coli ATP synthase and cell growth. It is also used as a drug against lower limb ischemia-reperfusion injury of the sciatic nerve and femoral muscle.
Thymoquinone is employed in preclinical studies as a neuroprotective and anticonvulsant agent.


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

219.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

104 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves



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