1,4-Benzoquinoneisaprecursorusedinthesynthesisofhydroquinoneandisalsousedasahydrogenacceptorandoxidant.1,4-Benzoquinoneexhibitsanti-inflammatoryandantibioticactivities.1,4-Benzoquinoneinhibits5-lipoxygenaseandpreventsleukotrienesynthesis.Additionally,thiscompounddisplaysantibacterialefficacyagainstStaphylococcus,Salmonella,andBacillus.
| CasNo. | 106-51-4 |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C6H4O2 |
| FormulaWt. | 108.09 |
| ChemicalName | 2,5-CyclohexADIene-1,4-dione |
| IUPACName | cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione |
| Synonym | Quinone;p-quinone;1,4-Cyclohexadienedione |
| MeltingPoint | 115.7°C |
| Solubility | Slightlysolubleinwater.Solubleinalcohol,etheroralkalis. |
| Appearance | Greenishpowder |
| StoreTemp | Ambient |
|---|---|
| ShipTemp | Ambient |
| MSDS | B1853MSDSPDF |
|---|---|
| InfoSheet | B1853InfoSheetPDF |
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