Idebenone CAS# 58186-27-9
1. Solubility & Stability:
It is highly soluble in DMSO and organic solvents but not in water. It remains stable for a year and is suitable for storage in low temperatures.
2. Chemical Properties:
Idebenone is orange-colored and has a low melting point. It dissolves well in a variety of organic solvents but is insoluble in water.
3. Applications:
Used in pharmaceuticals for its antioxidant properties, mitochondrial support, and possible treatments for neurodegenerative conditions. It also has cosmetic uses.
4. Safety:
Classified as an irritant (Xi), it must be handled with care to avoid skin or eye irritation, requiring protective measures during research or formulation.
Idebenone is a yellow crystalline or powdered substance with no detectable odor. It has extremely low solubility in water but dissolves readily in chloroform, methanol, or anhydrous ethanol. It is also soluble in ethyl acetate but insoluble in *n*-hexane.
Melting point | 52-550C |
Boiling point | 497.3±45.0 °C(Predicted) |
density | 1.08±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
storage temp. | room temp |
solubility | Soluble in DMSO (up to 25 mg/ml). |
form | Solid |
pka | 15.20±0.10(Predicted) |
color | Orange |
Merck | 14,4888 |
Stability: | Stable for 1 year from date of purchase as supplied. Solutions in DMSO may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months. |
InChI | InChI=1S/C19H30O5/c1-14-15(12-10-8-6-4-5-7-9-11-13-20)17(22)19(24-3)18(23-2)16(14)21/h20H,4-13H2,1-3H3 |
InChIKey | JGPMMRGNQUBGND-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | C1(=O)C(OC)=C(OC)C(=O)C(C)=C1CCCCCCCCCCO |
LogP | 3.490 (est) |
CAS DataBase Reference | 58186-27-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xi |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | GU5290000 |
HS Code | 2933399990 |
