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Idebenone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H30O5
CAS Number:
58186-27-9
Molecular Weight:
338.44
MDL number:
MFCD00274552
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329760681
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥97.0% (HPLC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

application(s)

forensics and toxicology
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
veterinary

format

neat

SMILES string

O=C(C(OC)=C1OC)C(CCCCCCCCCCO)=C(C)C1=O

InChI

1S/C19H30O5/c1-14-15(12-10-8-6-4-5-7-9-11-13-20)17(22)19(24-3)18(23-2)16(14)21/h20H,4-13H2,1-3H3

InChI key

JGPMMRGNQUBGND-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

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Biochem/physiol Actions

A short-chain Coenzyme Q analog that enhances superoxide formation, presumably by mediating electron transfer from N2 to oxygen.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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BCCK6000
BCCK5999
BCCD5091
BCCC1147
BCCB8933

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Thomas Meier et al.
Journal of neurology, 256 Suppl 1, 25-30 (2009-04-11)
This paper reviews the history and pre-clinical development of idebenone and summarises the results of clinical studies, published from 1999 to 2008, on the use of idebenone in the treatment of patients with Friedreich ataxia (FRDA). As a benzoquinone that
Patricia Farris
Dermatologic therapy, 20(5), 322-329 (2007-11-30)
The use of topical antioxidants is gaining favor among dermatologists because of their broad biologic activity. Many are not only antioxidants but also have antiinflammatory and anticarcinogenic activities. Thus for dermatologists these cosmeceuticals have many potential applications. In general, topical
H Morimoto
Die Naturwissenschaften, 76(5), 200-205 (1989-05-01)
Syntheses of some metabolites of ubiquinone and of related compounds are described. Idebenone (QSA-10), a methyl-dimethoxy-benzoquinone bearing an omega-hydroxydecyl side chain in 3-position, restored the oxidation of succinate and of NADH in ubiquinone-depleted mitochondrial preparations and showed a stabilizing effect
Michael H Parkinson et al.
Journal of neurochemistry, 126 Suppl 1, 125-141 (2013-07-24)
Friedreich's ataxia is a debilitating progressive neurodegenerative disease associated with cardiomyopathy and other features. The underlying cause is a deficiency of the mitochondrial protein frataxin which causes mitochondrial iron deposition, increased oxidative stress and impaired adenosine triphosphate production. Over the
Claudia Becker et al.
Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology, 6(11), 1437-1444 (2010-10-20)
Idebenone is a synthetic short chain benzoquinone that acts as an electron carrier in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, thereby, facilitating the production of ATP. In addition, idebenone is an antioxidant and can inhibit lipid peroxidation and may protect cell
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