Product Data Sheet
2,6-Dimethylbenzoquinone
Catalog No. A77236
2,6-Dimethylbenzoquinone (2,6-DMBQ) is a benzoquinone derivative that functions as an electron acceptor in Photosystem II-mediated photoelectrochemical water oxidation. It facilitates electron transfer between spinach chloroplast Photosystem II membranes and carbon paste electrodes, making it valuable for studying photosynthetic electron transport and oxygen evolution. Additionally, 2,6-DMBQ undergoes direct photolysis in aqueous solution under 365 nm, yielding 2,6-dimethylhydroquinone and 3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzoquinone, which may have implications in photodynamic studies.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A77236 |
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| M. Wt | 136.15 |
| Formula | C8H8O2 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 527-61-7 |
| Synonyms | 2,6-DMBQ |
| SMILES | O=C1C(C)=CC(C=C1C)=O |
Biological Activity
| Description | 2,6-Dimethylbenzoquinone (2,6-DMBQ) is a benzoquinone derivative that functions as an electron acceptor in Photosystem II-mediated photoelectrochemical water oxidation. It facilitates electron transfer between spinach chloroplast Photosystem II membranes and carbon paste electrodes, making it valuable for studying photosynthetic electron transport and oxygen evolution. Additionally, 2,6-DMBQ undergoes direct photolysis in aqueous solution under 365 nm, yielding 2,6-dimethylhydroquinone and 3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzoquinone, which may have implications in photodynamic studies. |
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
