CAS 72107-05-2: 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-ol

2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-ol

2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-ol (TQ) is a naturally occurring phenolic compound that has been shown to inhibit lipid peroxidation in animal and human cells. TQ is an antioxidant that protects against oxidative damage by scavenging free radicals. This compound can act as a nitroxyl radical trap and inhibits the dimerization of quinones and other reactive oxygen species. TQ also has been found to have anti-inflammatory effects, which may be due to its ability to reduce the production of inflammatory cytokines. A new study shows that TQ can inhibit the production of reactive oxygen species in quantum yields up to 10%. It is thought that this effect may be due to TQ’s ability to stabilize different forms of reduced glutathione.