Description

2-Isopentyl-5-Methoxy-p-Benzoquinone is a specialized methoxy-substituted benzoquinone derivative, a class of compounds valued for their chemical reactivity and biological activity. This compound is particularly significant as a key synthetic intermediate and a potential bioactive scaffold in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in developing novel materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and specialty agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in research for compounds with specific redox or biological properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used as a specialized quinone reagent in oxidation reactions, cyclization processes, and the construction of complex heterocyclic and natural product-like structures in academic and industrial R&D.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a precursor or active component in the development of new-generation pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its bioactive quinone core.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive polymers due to its conjugated quinoid structure.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of enzyme inhibition, electron transport chain analogs, and as a probe for understanding redox biology and oxidative stress pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Isopentyl-5-Methoxy-p-Benzoquinone
CAS No.	15116-20-8
Molecular Formula	C12H16O3
Molecular Weight	208.25 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-2-(3-methylbutyl)-1,4-benzoquinone; 2-(3-Methylbutyl)-5-methoxy-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione; 2-Isopentyl-5-methoxy-1,4-benzoquinone; 5-Methoxy-2-isopentyl-p-benzoquinone; p-Benzoquinone, 2-isopentyl-5-methoxy-; 15116-20-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Isopentyl-5-Methoxy-p-Benzoquinone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity for oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.