SMILES:

[Br-].CC1=C(C)C(=O)C(=CC1=O)CCCCCCCCCC[P+](C2=CC=CC=C2)(C3=CC=CC=C3)C4=CC=CC=C4
Visomitin (SKQ1) Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Visomitin (SKQ1) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 10-(4,5-dimethyl-3,6-dioxocyclohexa-1,4-dien-1-yl)decyl-triphenylphosphanium bromide
CAS Number 934826-68-3
Molecular Formula

C36H42BrO2P

Molecular Weight (MW) 617.6
SMILES [Br-].CC1=C(C)C(=O)C(=CC1=O)CCCCCCCCCC[P+](C2=CC=CC=C2)(C3=CC=CC=C3)C4=CC=CC=C4
InChIKey WYHFWTRUGAFNKW-UHFFFAOYSA-M

How to Prepare Stock Solution?

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 100 mg/mL (161.91 mM) ; Warmed with 60°C water bath ; Ultrasonicated
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 50 mg/mL
Water 3 mg/mL
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.