Description

Ubiquinone Q2 is a short-chain, lipid-soluble benzoquinone derivative that serves as a vital electron carrier in biological redox reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing models for studying mitochondrial function, cellular energy metabolism, and the structure-activity relationships of the ubiquinone (coenzyme Q) family. It finds significant utility across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science research sectors, particularly in biochemical synthesis and metabolic pathway analysis.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A critical reference standard and intermediate for studying the electron transport chain, oxidative phosphorylation, and coenzyme Q biosynthesis pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of more complex ubiquinone analogs and related therapeutic compounds targeting mitochondrial disorders.
• Nutraceutical Development: Serves as a model compound for research into the antioxidant properties and bioavailability of different coenzyme Q chain lengths.
• Cosmetic Actives: Investigated for its potential antioxidant benefits in advanced skincare formulations designed to protect cellular integrity.
• Enzyme Cofactor Studies: Employed in in vitro assays to study quinone-dependent enzymes and redox proteins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ubiquinone Q2
CAS No.	7704-04-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₃₀O₄
Molecular Weight	322.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Coenzyme Q2; CoQ2; 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-1,4-benzoquinone; 6-(3-Methyl-2-butenyl)-2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone; Ubiquinone-2; 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
EINECS	231-723-6

Quality Control

Our Ubiquinone Q2 is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high purity and consistency, with specifications typically meeting or exceeding research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Specified range
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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