2,6-Dimethylbenzoquinone - ≥98% , CAS No.527-61-7

CAS: 527-61-7 Cat. No.: D103052 Molecular Weight: 136.15 Beilstein Registry Number: 7(4)2094 EC Number: 208-420-8
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%
Synonyms
p-Benzoquinone,6-dimethyl- | 2,6-dimethylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione | 2,6-Xyloquinone | InChI=1/C8H8O2/c1-5-3-7(9)4-6(2)8(5)10/h3-4H,1-2H | SCHEMBL21463 | 2,6-Dimethylbenzo-1,4-quinone | D2234 | ghl.PD_Mitscher_leg0.748 | 2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-quinone | 2,6
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≥98% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Cited in 2 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
p-Benzoquinone, 6-dimethyl- | 2, 6-dimethylcyclohexa-2, 5-diene-1, 4-dione | 2, 6-Xyloquinone | InChI=1/C8H8O2/c1-5-3-7(9)4-6(2)8(5)10/h3-4H, 1-2H | SCHEMBL21463 | 2, 6-Dimethylbenzo-1, 4-quinone | D2234 | ghl.PD_Mitscher_leg0.748 | 2, 6-Dimethyl-1, 4-quinone | 2, 6
Specifications & Purity
≥98%
Storage
Room temperature
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Purity
≥98%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid504754271
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504754271
Canonical SmilesCC1=CC(=O)C=C(C1=O)C
IUPAC Name2,6-dimethylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
InChIKeySENUUPBBLQWHMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C8H8O2/c1-5-3-7(9)4-6(2)8(5)10/h3-4H,1-2H3
Isomeric SMILES CC1=CC(=O)C=C(C1=O)C
WGK Germany 3
RTECS DK4825000
UN Number 2811
Molecular Weight 136.15
Beilstein 7(4)2094
Reaxy-Rn 2041345
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=2041345&ln=

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
SubclassCarbonyl compounds
Intermediate Tree Nodes Ketones - Cyclic ketones - Quinones - Benzoquinones
Direct ParentP-benzoquinones
Alternative Parents Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic homomonocyclic compounds
Substituents P-benzoquinone - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Aliphatic homomonocyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as p-benzoquinones. These are benzoquinones where the two C=O groups are attached at the 1- and 4-positions, respectively.
External Descriptors Not available
3D Structure
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Associated Targets(Human)
K562 (73714 Activities)
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OVCAR-8 (47708 Activities)
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A2780 (11979 Activities)
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Associated Targets(non-human)
Plasmodium falciparum (966862 Activities)
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Mechanisms of Action
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11 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
K2109620Certificate of AnalysisAug 12, 2025 D103052
K2109622Certificate of AnalysisAug 12, 2025 D103052
I2426170Certificate of AnalysisAug 01, 2024 D103052
I2426171Certificate of AnalysisAug 01, 2024 D103052
I2426172Certificate of AnalysisAug 01, 2024 D103052
I2426173Certificate of AnalysisAug 01, 2024 D103052
K2520180Certificate of AnalysisAug 01, 2024 D103052
L1913068Certificate of AnalysisOct 19, 2023 D103052
D2408057Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2021 D103052
F23151032Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2021 D103052
F23151036Certificate of AnalysisNov 01, 2021 D103052

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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in chloroform. Insoluble in water.
Melt Point(°C)71-74°C
Molecular Weight136.150 g/mol
XLogP31.200
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass136.052 Da
Monoisotopic Mass136.052 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area34.100 Ų
Heavy Atom Count10
Formal Charge0
Complexity232.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
References
1. Li Zixin, Xu Quanlong, Gou Faliang, He Bing, Chen Wei, Zheng Weiwei, Jiang Xu, Chen Kai, Qi Chenze, Ma Dekun.  (2021)  Gd-doped CuBi2O4/CuO heterojunction film photocathodes for photoelectrochemical H2O2 production through oxygen reduction.  Nano Research,  14  (10): (3439-3445).  [PMID:] [10.1007/s12274-021-3638-y]
2. Xiao Tu, Jiaxin Hu, Jinghao Peng, Qihan Chen, Yangle Zhao, Zemao Gu.  (2025)  Discovery of thymoquinone analogues with high anthelmintic activity against monogenean infections in goldfish (Carassius auratus).  VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY,      [PMID:39837239] [10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110401]
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