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Thymoquinone

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Thymoquinone structure

Thymoquinone 

structure
  • CAS No:

    490-91-5

  • Formula:

    C10H12O2

  • Chemical Name:

    Thymoquinone

  • Synonyms:

    2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione,2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-;p-Mentha-3,6-diene-2,5-dione;2-Methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione;p-Cymene-2,5-dione;2-Isopropyl-5-methylbenzoquinone;2-Methyl-5-isopropyl-p-benzoquinone;Thymoquinone;2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone;Thymoquinon;5-Isopropyl-2-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone;2-Methyl-5-isopropyl-1,4-benzoquinone;2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone;5-Isopropyl-2-methyl-p-benzoquinone;NSC 2228;2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-p-benzophenone;2-Methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione;2-Methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione

  • Categories:

    Analytical Chemistry  >  Standard

Description

Thymoquinone is a nature product isolated from N. sativa. Thymoquinone possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antitumor activities and hepatoprotective properties[1].


Solid


Thymoquinone is a member of the class of 1,4-benzoquinones that is 1,4-bezoquinone in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 5 are replaced by methyl and isopropyl groups, respectively. It is a natural compound isolated from Nigella sativa which has demonstrated promising chemotherapeutic activity. It has a role as an anti-inflammatory agent, an antioxidant, an adjuvant, an antineoplastic agent, a cardioprotective agent, an antidepressant and a plant metabolite.

Thymoquinone Basic Attributes

164.2

164.20

207-721-1

O60IE26NUF

2228

DTXSID9060079

29146990

Characteristics

34.1

2

Solid

1.1±0.1 g/cm3

45.5 °C

232 °C

219 °F

1.505

H2O: Very slightly soluble (0.82 g/L) (25 ºC)

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

3

22-36/37/38

26-36

GU5330000

Xn

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

H302-H315-H319-H335

Drug Information

2-isopropyl-5-methylbenzoquinone

Thymoquinone Use and Manufacturing

Uses

Thymoquinone is a phytochemical compound found in the plant Nigella sativa. Thymoquinone has antioxidant effects and has been shown to protect against heart, liver and kidney damage in animal studies, as well as having possible anti-cancer effects. Thymoquinone also has analgesic and anticonvulsant effects in animal models. Thymoquinone is an angiogenesis inhibitor.

2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-: ACTIVE

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:164.20
XLogP3:2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Rotatable Bond Count:1
Exact Mass:164.083729621
Monoisotopic Mass:164.083729621
Topological Polar Surface Area:34.1
Heavy Atom Count:12
Complexity:293
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

Drug Function and Efficacy

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and potential anticancer properties

This ingredient has been used in drugs with the following functions (note: it does not mean that the ingredient itself has the following health functions)

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