Description

Dopamine Quinone is a key intermediate and metabolite in the biochemical pathways of catecholamine neurotransmitters. This compound is of significant interest in neuroscience research and pharmaceutical development, particularly for studies related to oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, and Parkinson's disease. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, fine chemical synthesis, and diagnostic reagent sectors.

Application

• Neuroscientific Research: Used as a standard or reagent in studies investigating dopamine metabolism, oxidative stress, and neurodegenerative disease models.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic precursor in the development of novel neuroactive compounds and potential therapeutics.
• Biochemical Assay Development: Employed in the formulation of diagnostic kits and assays for detecting catecholamine metabolites and related enzymatic activity.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for quality control and metabolic profiling.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a specialized building block for synthesizing complex molecules with quinone moieties for various research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dopamine Quinone
CAS No.	50673-96-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO4
Molecular Weight	183.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dihydro-5,6-dihydroxy-1H-indole-7,8-dione; 3,4-Dihydroxyphenethylamine quinone; Dopamine o-quinone; 4-(2-Aminoethyl)-1,2-benzoquinone; Dopamine Oxidation Product
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Quality Control

Our Dopamine Quinone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures material integrity for sensitive research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as specified on the label. This material is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brown to dark brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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