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What is Q10?

2016-11-09

 

Coenzyme Q10 is also named Ubiquinone, chemical name is : 2,3-Dimethoxy-5-Methyl-6-Decaprenylbenzoquinone, molecular weight is :862,commercial name is: Ubidecarenone, Neuquinon.
Coenzyme Q10 is a fatsoluble organic quinones compound widely existing in the living body. It has very important physiological and pharmacological actions in human bodies, therefore, it is widely used in physiology, pharmacy, cosmetics and health protection.
It is yellow or light yellow crystal powder, odorless, tasteless, easily soluble in chloroform, benzene and carbon tetrachloride; soluble in acetone, aether, petroleum ether, slightly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in water or methanol. It will be decomposed into red substances in the light, it is stable to temperature and moisture.