Coenzyme Q 10

Ubiquinone 50

Empirical formula C₅₉H₉₀O₄
Molar mass (M) 863,37 g/mol
Boiling point (bp) 869 °C
Flash point (flp) 324,6 °C
Melting point (mp) 48 °C
Storage temp. -20 °C
Transport temp. ambient temp.
WGK 1
CAS No. [303-98-0]
EG-Nr. 206-147-9

Ubiquinones represent a vital component in electron transport of the mitochondrial respiratory chain (hydrogen, electron and oxygen carriers). They, therefore, are almost ubiquitously distributed through the species, with the only exclusion of gram positive bacteria and cyanobacteria. Coenzyme Q functions as electron carrier between flavoproteins and cytochrome molecules of the respiratory chain. Well soluble in organic solvents (e. g. acetone, diethyl ether, chloroform) and fats. Virtually insoluble in water.