Description

Reduced Coenzyme Q9 CAS NO 5677-54-3 is the reduced, active form of Ubiquinone-9, a vital electron carrier in the mitochondrial respiratory chain. This high-purity biochemical is essential for research into cellular energy metabolism, oxidative stress, and antioxidant mechanisms. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic research institutions, and manufacturers of high-end nutraceutical intermediates.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical substrate for studying mitochondrial function, electron transport chain kinetics, and coenzyme Q redox cycling in vitro.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a reference standard and a key intermediate in the development of therapeutic agents targeting metabolic disorders and age-related diseases.
• Nutraceutical & Cosmetic Ingredient: Used in advanced formulations for its potent antioxidant properties, helping to protect cells from oxidative damage.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Employed in specialized cell culture media to support the growth of demanding cell lines or in studies of microbial respiration.
• Analytical Standard: Acts as a high-purity calibrant for HPLC, LC-MS, and other analytical methods quantifying Coenzyme Q9 levels in various matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Reduced Coenzyme Q9
CAS No.	5677-54-3
Molecular Formula	C₅₄H₈₄O₄
Molecular Weight	813.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ubiquinol-9; Dihydrocoenzyme Q9; CoQ9H₂; Coenzyme Q9 (reduced); 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35-nonamethylhexatriaconta-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34-nonaen-1-yl)benzene-1,4-diol; 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-decaprenyl-1,4-benzenediol
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Quality Control

Every batch of Reduced Coenzyme Q9 is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure traceability and reliability for your critical research and development work. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Allow the product to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Oxidized CoQ9 (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%
Solubility	Soluble in ethanol, DMSO; insoluble in water

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