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Ubidecarenone

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Coenzyme Q10, Q-10, Ubiquinone 50, Ubiquinone-10

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C59H90O4
CAS Number:
303-98-0
Molecular Weight:
863.34
Beilstein:
1900141
MDL number:
MFCD00042919
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329751453
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

ubidecarenone

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

O=C(C(OC)=C1OC)C(C/C=C(C)/CC/C=C(CC/C=C(CC/C=C(CC/C=C(CC/C=C(CC/C=C(C)/CC/C=C(C)/CC/C=C(C)/CCC=C(C)C)\C)\C)\C)\C)\C)=C(C)C1=O

InChI

1S/C59H90O4/c1-44(2)24-15-25-45(3)26-16-27-46(4)28-17-29-47(5)30-18-31-48(6)32-19-33-49(7)34-20-35-50(8)36-21-37-51(9)38-22-39-52(10)40-23-41-53(11)42-43-55-54(12)56(60)58(62-13)59(63-14)57(55)61/h24,26,28,30,32,34,36,38,40,42H,15-23,25,27,29,31,33,35,37,39,41,43H2,1-14H3/b45-26+,46-28+,47-30+,48-32+,49-34+,50-36+,51-38+,52-40+,53-42+

InChI key

ACTIUHUUMQJHFO-UPTCCGCDSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Ubidecarenone USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Molecular neurobiology, 48(3), 883-903 (2013-06-14)
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant, a membrane stabilizer, and a vital cofactor in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, enabling the generation of adenosine triphosphate. It additionally regulates gene expression and apoptosis; is an essential cofactor of uncoupling proteins; and
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10, or ubiquinone) is an electron carrier of the mitochondrial respiratory chain (electron transport chain) with antioxidant properties. In view of the involvement of CoQ10 in oxidative phosphorylation and cellular antioxidant protection a deficiency in this quinone would
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The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (4)(4), CD007435-CD007435 (2009-10-13)
Studies have shown that coenzyme Q10 deficiency is associated with cardiovascular disease. Hypertension is a commonly measured surrogate marker for non-fatal and fatal cardiovascular endpoints such as heart attacks and strokes. Clinical trials have suggested that coenzyme Q10 supplementation can
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Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, 85(5), 493-498 (2013-11-13)
The autosomal-recessive cerebellar ataxias (ARCA) are a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of neurodegenerative disorders. The large number of ARCA genes leads to delay and difficulties obtaining an exact diagnosis in many patients and families. Ubiquinone (CoQ10) deficiency is one
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is the only lipid-soluble antioxidant that animal cells synthesize de novo. It is found in cell membranes and is particularly well known for its role in the electron transport chain in mitochondrial membranes during aerobic cellular respiration.
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