2,6-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone (CAS 530-55-2)

2,6-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone is an organic compound featuring a benzoquinone ring attached to two methoxy groups. This yellow-orange crystalline solid exhibits solubility in organic solvents and serves various purposes across applications. In the realm of organic synthesis, 2,6-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone has proven valuable as a reagent, and its catalytic capabilities extend to the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds. Moreover, it serves as a fluorescent dye in biochemical assays and has played a role in enzyme kinetics studies. In other areas, 2,6-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone finds application as a photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy and as a redox indicator in electrochemical studies. The redox nature of 2,6-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone empowers it to engage in both oxidizing and reducing reactions. As an oxidant, it donates electrons to other molecules, whereas as a reductant, it accepts electrons from other molecules. This versatile property endows 2,6-Dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone with utility in a wide array of redox reactions within organic synthesis and biochemical investigations.