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idebenone

Term ID
CHEBI:31687
Synonyms
  • 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-(10'-hydroxydecyl)-1,4-benzoquinone
  • 2-(10-hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone
  • 2-(10-hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-p-benzoquinone
  • 2-(10-hydroxydecyl)-5,6-dimethoxy-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
  • 6-(10-hydroxydecyl)-2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone
  • 6-(10-hydroxydecyl)-2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone
  • CV 2619
  • CV-2619
  • idebenona
  • idebenone
  • idebenonum
  • Raxone
Definition
A member of the class of 1,4-benzoquinones which is substituted by methoxy groups at positions 2 and 3, by a methyl group at positions 5, and by a 10-hydroxydecyl group at positions 6. Initially developed for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, benefits were modest; it was subsequently found to be of benefit for the symptomatic treatment of Friedreich's ataxia.
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