| Description | 2,5-dimethoxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dio (Thermophillin) is a natural product. The redox cycle of 2,5-dimethoxybenzoquinone is a source of reducing equivalent for the regeneration of Fe2+ and H2O2 in brown rot fungal decay of wood. |
| Synonyms | 2,5-二甲氧基-1,4-苯醌, 2,5-DMBQ, Thermophillin, 2,5-Dimethoxybenzoquinone, 2,5-Dimethoxybenzo-1,4-quinone |
| molecular weight | 168.15 |
| Molecular formula | C8H8O4 |
| CAS | 3117-03-1 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: < 1.68 mg/mL (10 mM, insoluble or slightly soluble) |
| References | 1. Varela E, Tien M. Effect of pH and oxalate on hydroquinone-derived hydroxyl radical formation during brown rot wood degradation. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003 Oct;69(10):6025-31. |