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Basic Information
Product Name: Pyrroloquinoline quinone
CAS Number: 72909-34-3
Alias: PQQ, Methoxatin
Molecular Formula: C14H6N2O8
Molecular Weight: 330.21
IUPAC Name: 4,5-Dihydro-4,5-dioxo-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-f]quinoline-2,7,9-tricarboxylic acid
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Redox cofactor quinone compound
- Structural Features: Fused pyrroloquinoline ring with three carboxyl groups and two ketone groups, strong oxidation-reduction activity
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: Bright orange-red crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless
- Melting Point: Decomposes above 320 °C
- Solubility: Soluble in water, alkaline aqueous solution; slightly soluble in methanol; insoluble in ether, chloroform
- Stability: Stable under dry and dark conditions; easily degraded under strong light and high temperature; stable in weak acid and neutral environment
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
Chemical total synthesis or microbial fermentation extraction, followed by recrystallization purification.
Main Applications
- Health care raw material: Mitochondrial activator, anti-aging nutritional supplement ingredient
- Biochemical reagent: Oxidase coenzyme standard substance for laboratory research
- Cosmetic raw material: Antioxidant, anti-wrinkle skincare additive
- Pharmaceutical intermediate: Raw material for neuroprotective drug research
Safety & Storage Instructions
- Hazard Classification: Mild irritant to skin and eyes
- Personal Protection: Dust mask and nitrile gloves during powder operation
- Storage Condition: Hermetically sealed, low temperature, dark dry warehouse, strictly light-proof
- Transportation: General chemical goods, avoid sunlight and dampness
Quality Specifications
- Purity: ≥99.0% (HPLC)
- Loss on Drying: ≤0.5%
- Residue on Ignition: ≤0.1%
- Single impurity: ≤0.1%
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 72909-34-3 |
| Product Name | Pyrroloquinoline quinone |
| Synonym | PQQ, Methoxatin |
| Molecular Formula | C14H6N2O8 |
| Molecular Weight | 330.21 |
| Appearance | Orange-red crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and alkaline solution |
| Purity Standard | ≥99.0% |
| Storage Condition | Sealed, cool dark dry place, light-proof |
| Hazard Property | Mild skin & eye irritant |
| Main Usage | Anti-aging health supplement, cosmetic antioxidant, biochemical research reagent |
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