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D5439

2,3-Dimethoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone

≥99%, solid

Synonym(s):

DMNQ

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C12H10O4
CAS Number:
6956-96-3
Molecular Weight:
218.21
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
24278374
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
MDL number:
MFCD00184331
Assay:
≥99%
Form:
solid
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Quality Segment

200

assay

≥99%

form

solid

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

COC1=C(OC)C(=O)c2ccccc2C1=O

InChI

1S/C12H10O4/c1-15-11-9(13)7-5-3-4-6-8(7)10(14)12(11)16-2/h3-6H,1-2H3

InChI key

ZEGDFCCYTFPECB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

2,3-Dimethoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone has been used to investigate the effects of ethanol on podocyte apoptosis under hypoxic and hyperoxic conditions.
Used to study the role of ROS in cell toxicity, apoptosis, and necrosis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

2,3-dimethoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (DMNQ) has the ability to produce H2O2 through redox cycling but fails to conjugate with glutathione (GSH).

pictograms

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GHS07

signalword

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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