EPI743

• CAT Number: I010003
• CAS Number: 1213269-98-7
• Molecular Formula: C29H44O3
• Molecular Weight: 440.668
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: EPI-743; EPI 743; Vatiquinone; alpha-Tocotrienol quinone.;2-((R,6E,10E)-3-hydroxy-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadeca-6,10,14-trien-1-yl)-3,5,6-trimethylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO, not in water
• Storage: 0 - 4 °C for short term, or -20 °C for long term
• IUPAC Name: 2-[(3R,6E,10E)-3-hydroxy-3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadeca-6,10,14-trienyl]-3,5,6-trimethylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C29H44O3/c1-20(2)12-9-13-21(3)14-10-15-22(4)16-11-18-29(8,32)19-17-26-25(7)27(30)23(5)24(6)28(26)31/h12,14,16,32H,9-11,13,15,17-19H2,1-8H3/b21-14+,22-16+/t29-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: LNOVHERIIMJMDG-XZXLULOTSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C(C(=O)C(=C(C1=O)C)CCC(C)(CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)CCC=C(C)C)O)C

EPI-743(CAT: I010003), also known as vatiquinone, is an experimental therapeutic agent that has shown potential for the treatment of mitochondrial diseases and other disorders related to mitochondrial dysfunction. EPI-743 functions as a redox cofactor and antioxidant, targeting the electron transport chain and promoting mitochondrial function. It has been investigated for its ability to improve energy production, reduce oxidative stress, and protect against cellular damage caused by mitochondrial dysfunction. EPI-743 has shown promising results in preclinical and early clinical studies, and further research is ongoing to evaluate its therapeutic potential in various mitochondrial disorders and other conditions associated with mitochondrial dysfunction.

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