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Thymoquinone (CAS 490-91-5)

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Alternate Names:
2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone
Application:
Thymoquinone is a phytochemical that inhibitis tumor angiogenesis
CAS Number:
490-91-5
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
164.20
Molecular Formula:
C10H12O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Thymoquinone is a phytochemical compound that acts as an angiogenesis inhibitor. Possesses potential analgesic, anticonvulsant, and anticancer properties in vitro.


Thymoquinone (CAS 490-91-5) References

  1. Thymoquinone produced antianxiety-like effects in mice through modulation of GABA and NO levels.  |  Gilhotra, N. and Dhingra, D. 2011. Pharmacol Rep. 63: 660-9. PMID: 21857076
  2. Thymoquinone induces heme oxygenase-1 expression in HaCaT cells via Nrf2/ARE activation: Akt and AMPKα as upstream targets.  |  Kundu, J., et al. 2014. Food Chem Toxicol. 65: 18-26. PMID: 24355171
  3. Thymoquinone treatment against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in rats.  |  Aycan, IÖ., et al. 2014. Int J Surg. 12: 213-8. PMID: 24389315
  4. Thymoquinone suppression of the human hepatocellular carcinoma cell growth involves inhibition of IL-8 expression, elevated levels of TRAIL receptors, oxidative stress and apoptosis.  |  Ashour, AE., et al. 2014. Mol Cell Biochem. 389: 85-98. PMID: 24399465
  5. Protective effect of thymoquinone on glucose or methylglyoxal-induced glycation of superoxide dismutase.  |  Khan, MA., et al. 2014. Int J Biol Macromol. 65: 16-20. PMID: 24412154
  6. Thymoquinone overcomes chemoresistance and enhances the anticancer effects of bortezomib through abrogation of NF-κB regulated gene products in multiple myeloma xenograft mouse model.  |  Siveen, KS., et al. 2014. Oncotarget. 5: 634-48. PMID: 24504138
  7. Protective role of thymoquinone against paraquat-induced hepatotoxicity in mice.  |  Zeinvand-Lorestani, H., et al. 2018. Pestic Biochem Physiol. 148: 16-21. PMID: 29891368
  8. Effects of Thymoquinone on radiation enteritis in mice.  |  Hou, Q., et al. 2018. Sci Rep. 8: 15122. PMID: 30310156
  9. Thymoquinone ameliorates age-related hearing loss in C57BL/6J mice by modulating Sirt1 activity and Bak1 expression.  |  Salam, SA., et al. 2021. Biomed Pharmacother. 143: 112149. PMID: 34507120
  10. Thymoquinone ameliorates bleomycin-induced reproductive toxicity in male Balb/c mice.  |  Yaghutian Nezhad, L., et al. 2021. Hum Exp Toxicol. 40: S611-S621. PMID: 34818114

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Thymoquinone, 1 g

sc-215986
1 g
$46.00

Thymoquinone, 5 g

sc-215986A
5 g
$130.00

I want to buy 500 mg ( not 1 g ) of Thymoquinone at an affordable price for research purposes . I am in Sri Lanka.

Asked by: Nima
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Answered by: BlakeJ
Date published: 2024-03-28

I'm planning to do an in vivo study with Thymoquinone . Is this product suitable for human application ??

Asked by: Rmjh0417
Thank you for your question. Our compounds are not pharmaceutical grade and not manufactured under GMP guidelines, so we can not recommend it for human in vivo use.
Answered by: Tech Service
Date published: 2019-12-10

I am planing to use this product on some cancer cells to see its effect, since it is insoluble in water or PBS, how can I dissolve it i=on condition that the solvent do not affect on cells?

Asked by: Waleedvacsera
Thank you for your question. This biochemical is soluble in ether, alcohol, water (0.87 mg/ml at 25˚C), chloroform, and methanol. If you have any further questions, please contact our European Technical Service team. You can reach them by phone at Toll Free: +49 6221 4503 0, by email at: europe@scbt.com or by live chat directly on our website, www.scbt.com
Answered by: Tech Service
Date published: 2017-09-09

I've bought 1gram tmq from Santa Cruz. I plan to dissolve 10mg of thymoquinone in 100%DMSO 610microlitre (to make 100mM stock solution) &I want to make serial dilution to get 0.1% dmso by adding endotoxin free water or pbs ph7.4. Is it possible?thank you

Asked by: Vina
Thank you for your question. The solubility of this chemical, Thymoquinone: sc-215986, in DMSO is 10mg/mL. It would be difficult to dissolve 10mg in 610 microlitre DMSO. Thymoquinone is insoluble in water. It is not recommended to add water or PBS because the chemical may separate out.
Answered by: Technical Support
Date published: 2017-07-22

Is this compound soluble in DMSO?

Asked by: two2igm05
Thank you for your question. Thymoquinone, sc-215986, is soluble in DMSO at a concentration of 10mg/ml.
Answered by: TechService7
Date published: 2017-01-04
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Date published: 2023-10-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from AlkharfyAlkharfy, KM. et al. (PubMed 26285172) reported that the phytochemical Thymoquinone modulates nitric oxide production and improves organ dysfunction of sepsis. -SCBT Publication Review
Date published: 2015-02-28
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