CAS 2217-60-9: Thymohydroquinone

2,5-dihydroxy-p-cymene is a natural substance that has been found to have antioxidant properties. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of opportunistic fungi in cell culture and animal models, as well as to protect against oxidative injury. 2,5-Dihydroxy-p-cymene has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties against bacteria and other microorganisms. This compound is thought to be metabolized into thymol, caffeic acids, and thymoquinone. These metabolites are thought to be responsible for the antioxidant effects of 2,5-dihydroxy-p-cymene by scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS) and inhibiting lipid peroxidation.

Thymohydroquinone, found in thyme and oregano, inhibits cancer, combats oxidative stress, and fights inflammation; IC50 values range from 2.4-15.9 μM.

Thymohydroquinone

Applications Thymohydroquinone is a component of Black Cumin Seed Oil and Thyme. It is also a reduction product of Thymoquinone (T413500), which is a phytochemical compound found in the plant Nigella sativa. Thymoquinone exhibits antioxidant and analgesic properties. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Johnson-Ajinwo, O. R., and Li, W.: J. Agric. Food Chem. 62, 5466 (2014); Badary, O., et al.: Toxicology, 143, 219 (2000); Alas, S., et al.: Clin. Cancer Res. 8, 836 (2002); Huang, Y., et al.: Cancer Cell 5, 1 (2004); Alhosin, M., et al.: Biochem. Pharmacol. 79, 1251 (2010)