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Preferred IUPAC name
2-[(2E,6E,10E,14E,18E,22E,26E,30E,34E)-3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39-Decamethyltetraconta-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38-decaen-1-yl]-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione | |
Other names
Q10, CoQ10 /ˌkoʊˌkjuːˈtɛn/ | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.005.590 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C59H90O4 | |
Molar mass | 863.365 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | yellow or orange solid |
Melting point | 48–52 °C (118–126 °F; 321–325 K) |
insoluble | |
Pharmacology | |
C01EB09 (WHO) | |
Related compounds | |
Related quinones
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1,4-Benzoquinone Plastoquinone Ubiquinol |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10 /ˌkoʊkjuːˈtɛn/) also known as ubiquinone, is a naturally occurring biochemical cofactor (coenzyme) and an antioxidant produced by the human body.[1][2][3] It can also be obtained from dietary sources, such as meat, fish, seed oils, vegetables, and dietary supplements.[1][2] CoQ10 is found in many organisms, including animals and bacteria.
CoQ10 plays a role in mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation, aiding in the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is involved in energy transfer within cells.[1] The structure of CoQ10 consists of a benzoquinone moiety and an isoprenoid side chain, with the "10" referring to the number of isoprenyl chemical subunits in its tail.[4][5][6]
Although a ubiquitous molecule in human tissues, CoQ10 is not a dietary nutrient and does not have a recommended intake level, and its use as a supplement is not associated with or approved for any health or anti-disease effect.[1][2]