Description: 2,5-dimethoxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dio (Thermophillin) is a natural product. The redox cycle of 2,5-dimethoxybenzoquinone is a source of reducing equivalent for the regeneration of Fe2+ and H2O2 in brown rot fungal decay of wood.
CAS Number: 3117-03-1
Formula: C8H8O4
Molecular Weight: 168,15
References: Varela E, Tien M. Effect of pH and oxalate on hydroquinone-derived hydroxyl radical formation during brown rot wood degradation. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2003 Oct;69(10):6025-31.