Thymoquinone

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Thymoquinone Structure
Thymoquinone structure
Common Name Thymoquinone
CAS Number 490-91-5 Molecular Weight 164.201
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 232.0±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H12O2 Melting Point 167 ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 103.9±0.0 °C
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of Thymoquinone


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

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
Synonym More Synonyms

 Thymoquinone Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

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

[1]. Khader M, et al. Thymoquinone: an emerging natural drug with a wide range of medical applications. Iran J Basic Med Sci. 2014 Dec;17(12):950-7.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 232.0±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 167 ºC
Molecular Formula C10H12O2
Molecular Weight 164.201
Flash Point 103.9±0.0 °C
Exact Mass 164.083725
PSA 34.14000
LogP 2.33
Vapour Pressure 0.1±0.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.505
InChIKey KEQHJBNSCLWCAE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC1=CC(=O)C(C(C)C)=CC1=O
Storage condition 2~8°C
Water Solubility Very slightly soluble (0.82 g/L) (25 ºC)

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
GU5330000
CHEMICAL NAME :
2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
490-91-5
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1939047
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
3
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C10-H12-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
164.22
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
L6V DVJ B1 EY1&1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
10 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

MUTATION DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
Mutation in microorganisms
TEST SYSTEM :
Bacteria - Salmonella typhimurium
DOSE/DURATION :
20 nmol/plate
REFERENCE :
MUREAV Mutation Research. (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1- 1964- Volume(issue)/page/year: 347,37,1995

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xn: Harmful;
Risk Phrases R22
Safety Phrases S26-S36
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 3
RTECS GU5330000
HS Code 2914690090

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2914690090
Summary 2914690090 other quinones。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0%

 Articles56

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Thymoquinone Pretreatment Overcomes the Insensitivity and Potentiates the Antitumor Effect of Gemcitabine Through Abrogation of Notch1, PI3K/Akt/mTOR Regulated Signaling Pathways in Pancreatic Cancer.

Dig. Dis. Sci. 60 , 1067-80, (2015)

The gemcitabine-insensitivity remains the main challenge for pancreatic cancer treatment. Thymoquinone, the predominant bioactive ingredient of Nigella sativa, has been shown to possess promising anti...

Thymoquinone restores radiation-induced TGF-β expression and abrogates EMT in chemoradiotherapy of breast cancer cells.

J. Cell Physiol. 230(3) , 620-9, (2015)

Radiotherapy remains a prime approach to adjuvant therapies in patients with early and advanced breast cancer. In spite of therapeutic success, metastatic progression in patients undergoing therapy, l...

Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Potentials of Nigella sativa L. Suspension Cultures under Elicitation.

Biomed Res. Int. 2015 , 708691, (2015)

Nigella sativa L. (family Ranunculaceae) is an annual herb of immense medicinal properties because of its major active components (i.e., thymoquinone (TQ), thymohydroquinone (THQ), and thymol (THY)). ...

 ThymoquinoneBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Termiticidal activity against Coptotermes formosanus placed on 0.5 % wt/wt compound t...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Coptotermes formosanus
External Id: CHEMBL3053570
Name: Termiticidal activity against Coptotermes formosanus placed on 0.5 % wt/wt compound t...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Coptotermes formosanus
External Id: CHEMBL3053571
Name: ERK5 transcriptional activity HTS
Source: 24565
Target: N/A
External Id: ERK5 transcriptional activity-HTS
Name: Termiticidal activity against Coptotermes formosanus placed on 1 % wt/wt compound tre...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Coptotermes formosanus
External Id: CHEMBL3053127
Name: Termiticidal activity against Coptotermes formosanus placed on 1 % wt/wt compound tre...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Coptotermes formosanus
External Id: CHEMBL3053128
Name: Antiproliferative activity against human HCT-116 cells
Source: ChEMBL
Target: HCT-116
External Id: CHEMBL5245357
Name: Termiticidal activity against Coptotermes formosanus placed on 1 % wt/wt compound tre...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Coptotermes formosanus
External Id: CHEMBL3053129
Name: Termiticidal activity against Coptotermes formosanus placed on 0.1 % wt/wt compound t...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Coptotermes formosanus
External Id: CHEMBL3053102
Name: Termiticidal activity against Coptotermes formosanus placed on 0.5 % wt/wt compound t...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Coptotermes formosanus
External Id: CHEMBL3053103
Name: Termiticidal activity against Coptotermes formosanus placed on 0.001 % wt/wt compound...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Coptotermes formosanus
External Id: CHEMBL3053104
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

5-Isopropyl-2-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone
2-isopropyl-5-methyl-para-benzoquinone
2-methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
MFCD00001602
p-Cymene-2,5-dione
Thymoquinone
2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
Thymoquinon
2-Isopropyl-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone
2-isopropyl-5-methylbenzo-1,4-quinone
2-Isopropyl-5-methylbenzoquinone
2-Methyl-5-iso-propylbenzoquinone
2-isopropyl-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone
2-methyl-5-isopropyl-1,4-benzoquinone
p-Mentha-3,6-diene-2,5-dione
EINECS 207-721-1

 Thymoquinone | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione is 34.14000.
Q: What are the downstream products of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione: 89-83-8;29096-93-3;6307-97-7;17302-61-3;14753-08-3;2654-70-8;2217-60-9;71-43-2.
Q: What are the storage conditions for 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione?
A: Storage conditions for 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione: 2~8°C.
Q: What is the melting point of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione?
A: Melting point of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione is 167 ºC.
Q: What is the safety information for 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione?
A: Safety information for 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione: S26-S36.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione?
A: Molecular weight of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione is 164.201.
Q: What is the CAS number of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione?
A: CAS number of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione is 490-91-5.
Q: What is the LogP of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione?
A: LogP of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione is 2.33.
Q: What are the uses of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione?
A: Main uses of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione: Thymoquinone is a nature product isolated from N. sativa. Thymoquinone possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antitumor activities and hepatoprotective properties[1].
Q: What is the English name of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione?
A: The English name of 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione is 2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione.

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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