CAS 82-86-0: Acenaphthenequinone

Applications 1,2-Acenaphthylenedione is used in the synthesis of AChE inhibitory agents. Also used in the synthesis of turn-on sensors for cysteine/homocysteine and its application in bioimaging. References Zhang, M. et al.: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 129, 10322 (2007);

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Acenaphthenequinone is used in the preparation of acetylcholinesterase inhibitory agents. It is also used in the preparation of turn-on sensors for cysteine/homocysteine and its application in bioimaging. Further, it is used as an intermediate in manufacturing of dyes and pharmaceuticals. In addition to this, it is used in chemical research as a drug and therapeutic agent. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Acenaphthenequinone is a reactive chemical compound. This compound has been found to have strong biological properties, such as inhibiting the mitochondrial membrane potential in human cells and inducing apoptosis in mammalian cells. Acenaphthenequinone also has been shown to be effective against infectious diseases, including malaria. Acenaphthenequinone binds to the heme group of the parasite's electron transport protein cytochrome b, which leads to disruption of energy production and cellular death. Acenaphthenequinone is also able to inhibit the synthesis of DNA in bacteria.

Acenaphthenequinone