Description

2,5-Dihydroxy-3-(3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-Dodecatrienyl)-2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-Dione is a specialized quinone derivative with a lipophilic terpenoid side chain, making it a compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and research. Its unique molecular architecture provides a valuable scaffold for developing novel bioactive molecules and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications in synthesis and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzymatic pathways where the quinone moiety is active.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection products, leveraging its structural complexity for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile precursor for synthesizing complex natural product analogs and other specialty organic compounds in laboratory settings.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating redox-active compounds and electron transfer processes due to its quinone functional group.
• Material Science: Explored for the development of organic semiconductors or photoactive materials given its conjugated system.
• Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dihydroxy-3-(3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-Dodecatrienyl)-2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-Dione
CAS No.	32916-10-2
Molecular Formula	C21H30O4
Molecular Weight	346.46 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dihydroxy-3-geranylgeranyl-1,4-benzoquinone; 3-Geranylgeranyl-2,5-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone; 3-(3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienyl)-2,5-dihydroxy-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione; 2,5-Dihydroxy-3-(3,7,11-trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienyl)-1,4-benzoquinone; GG-DHBQ; Geranylgeranyl Dihydroxybenzoquinone
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Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dihydroxy-3-(3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-Dodecatrienyl)-2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific research or project requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Single Maximum Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 5.0%

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