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Idebenone
Description
Idebenone, a coenzyme Q analogue, is an antioxidant that prevents stroke and renal vascular lesions in hypertensive rats. Its protective effects involve the redox cycling between its hydroquinone and quinone forms.
Specifications
Cas No. 58186-27-9
Product ID I1418
Product Name Idebenone
Chemical Name 2-(10-Hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-benzoquinone
Synonym Avan; Daruma; Mnesis
Formula Wt. 324.41
Melting Point 46
Purity ≥98%
Solubility Soluble in organic solvents. Practically insoluble in water.
Store Temp +4oC
References Nagaoka A, Shino A, Kakihana M, Iwatsuka H. Jpn J Pharmacol. 36:291-9 (1984). Mordente A, Martorana GE, Minotti G, Giardina B. Chem Res Toxicol. 11:54-63 (1998).
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