Idebenone

The Molecular Structure of Idebenone (CAS NO.58186-27-9):

Empirical Formula: C₁₉H₃₀O₅
Molecular Weight: 338.4385 
IUPAC Name: 2-(10-hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione  
Appearance: Yellow-Orange Crystalline Solid
Nominal Mass: 338 Da
Average Mass: 338.4385 Da
Monoisotopic Mass: 338.209324 Da 
Index of Refraction: 1.502
Molar Refractivity: 92.13 cm³
Molar Volume: 312 cm³
Surface Tension: 41 dyne/cm
Density: 1.08 g/cm³
Flash Point: 170.1 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 88.13 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 497.3 °C at 760 mmHg 
Melting Point: 52-550 °C
Vapour Pressure: 5.67E-12 mmHg at 25°C 
Storage temp: Room temp
Product Categories: Anthraquinones, Hydroquinones and Quinones;Cnbio;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals
InChI
InChI=1/C19H30O5/c1-14-15(12-10-8-6-4-5-7-9-11-13-20)17(22)19(24-3)18(23-2)16(14)21/h20H,4-13H2,1-3H3
Smiles
C1(=C(C(C(C)=C(C1=O)CCCCCCCCCCO)=O)OC)OC 

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 Idebenone (CAS NO.58186-27-9) is a synthetic analogue of coenzyme Q10 used in Europe in the treatment of vascular and degenerative diseases of the central nervous system. It  has been used in the treatment of Friedreich's ataxia and also in topical applications to treat wrinkles.

Although studies in animals have shown no harmful effects, this product should not be taken during the first three months of pregnancy and during nursing, only when absolutely necessary and always under a doctor's supervision.
Hazard Codes: Xi
RTECS: GU5290000

 Idebenone (CAS NO.58186-27-9) is also called as Idebenone [INN:JAN] ; 6-(10-Hydroxydecyl)-2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone ; Idebenona ; Idebenona [Spanish] ; Idebenone ; Idebenonum ; Idebenonum [Latin] ; 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-(10-hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl- ; 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 5,6-dimethoxy-2-(10-hydroxydecyl)-3-methyl- ; 2-(10-Hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-p-benzoquinone .It is an organic compound of the quinone family and promoted commercially as a synthetic analog of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ₁₀).