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Merck
CN

SML4491

MitoQ

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

(10-(4,5-Dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,6-dioxo-1,4-cyclohexadien-1-yl)decyl) triphenylphosphonium mesylate), MitoQ mesylate, Mitoquinone mesylate, Mitoquinone methanesulfonate, [10-(4,5-Dimethoxy-2-methyl-3,6-dioxo-1,4-cyclohexadien-1-yl)decyl]triphenyl-phosphonium methanesulfonate

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C37H44O4P·CH3O3S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
678.81
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
Assay:
≥98% (HPLC)
Form:
oil
Storage condition:
desiccated
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Quality Segment

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

oil

storage condition

desiccated

color

faint orange to red

storage temp.

-10 to -25°C

Biochem/physiol Actions

Mitoquinone mesylate (MitoQ), a TPP-CoQ10 conjugate, selectively accumulates 1,000-fold in the mitochondrial matrix via membrane potential (ΔΨm), redox cycling ubiquinol to ubiquinone, reducing ROS, upregulating endogenous antioxidants. Targeted delivery confers ~800-fold greater efficacy than untargeted antioxidants in preventing cell death, exhibiting antiproliferative effects in cancer (IC50s: 0.38 µM proliferation, 0.52 µM complex I inhibition). MitoQ provides systemic benefits (improved vascular/metabolic function, reduced liver inflammation/fibrosis), demonstrating chondrocyte cytotoxicity (1.094 mM) and efficacy in canine mammary gland tumor cells, offering a superior strategy combating organelle-specific oxidative stress and dysfunction across pathologies.

Disclaimer

Hygroscopic, Store with desiccant


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable



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