Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₃₀O₅
Synonyms: 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione,2-(10-hydroxydecyl)- 5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-; Idebenone (JAN); 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 5,6-dimethoxy-2-(10-hydroxydecyl)-3-methyl-; 6-(10-Hydroxydecyl)-2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone; CV 2619; Idebenone [GMP]; 2-(10-Hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-p-benzoquinone; Idebenonum [Latin]; Idebenone [INN:JAN]; Idebenona [GMP]; Idebenona [Spanish]; 2-(10-hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione; Idenbenone;
Appearance: Yellow-orange crystalline powder
Molecular Weight: 338.44
Density: 1.08 g/cm3
Boiling Point: 497.3 oC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: 52-550oC
Flash Point: 170.1 oC
Storage Temperature: Room temp
Refractive index: 1.502
Solubility: Insoluble
Biological Activity: Antioxidant and neuroprotective agent. Protects mitochondrial membranes against lipid peroxidation and blocks glutamate neurotoxicity in vitro and in vivo . Inhibits apoptosis of astrocytes via increased NGF production.
Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.