l General Information |
Product Name | TBHQ |
General description | Tert-butylhydroquinone is an antioxidant compound which is used to prevent lipid peroxidation and shows multiple cytoprotective actions. It is an activator of Nrf2. |
Synonym | Tert-butylhydroquinone; 2-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 1948-33-0 |
Formula | C10H14O2 | Molecular Weight | 166.22 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to Tan Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥15mg/ml |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | 2-tert-butylhydroquinone is a member of the class of hydroquinones in which one of the ring hydrogens of hydroquinone is replaced by a tert-butyl group. It has a role as a food antioxidant. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
