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Pyrroloquinoline quinone

CAS: 72909-34-3

Overview

Pyrroloquinoline quinone (CAS 72909-34-3 ), commonly known as PQQ or coenzyme PQQ, is a redox-active cofactor found naturally in trace amounts in certain foods and in human breast milk.

In commercial applications, it functions as an antioxidant and cellular energy-support ingredient, primarily targeting the dietary supplement and functional food markets across the global industry.

PQQ is most prominently used in nutraceutical formulations such as capsules, tablets, and softgels, where it is positioned around mitochondrial health and cognitive support for consumers.

In functional food and beverage development, it is incorporated at low inclusion levels to deliver antioxidant activity without affecting the organoleptic properties of the final product.

Agricultural and feed researchers have evaluated PQQ for its role in supporting microbial activity and plant growth promotion, particularly in specialized biostimulant formulations for crops.

Biotechnology and life science applications include use as a research reagent and enzyme cofactor in cell biology studies, requiring high precision and consistent material performance.

PQQ is commercially supplied as a fine crystalline powder, typically as the disodium salt form, which offers improved solubility for complex formulation work and manufacturing processes.

Standard grades include food-grade and supplement-grade material meeting specifications relevant to dietary ingredient regulations. Purity levels of 98% and above are standard for applications.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point>300 °C
Boiling Point1018.6±65.0 °C(Predicted)
Density1.963±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
AppearanceOrange-Red Solid
ColorOrange to Red
FormSolid

Safety & Handling

Warning GHS07 Hazard Statements H302 H302 H315 H315 H319 H319 H335 H335 Precautionary Statements P261 P261 P264 P264 P270 P270 P271 P271 P280 P280 P319 P319 P321 P321 P330 P330 P405 P405 P501 P501 P264+P265 P264+P265 P301+P317 P301+P317 P302+P352 P302+P352 P304+P340 P304+P340 P332+P317 P332+P317 P337+P317 P337+P317 P362+P364 P362+P364 P403+P233 P403+P233 P305+P351+P338 P305+P351+P338

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code29339900
Storage Class11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany)3

Other Names

coenzyme PQQ | 45-dihydro-45-dioxo-1H-pyrrolo[23-56]quinoline-279-tricarboxylic acid | 279-tricarboxy-1H-pyrrolo(23-f)quinoline-45-dione | 246-tricarboxylic-pyrrolo[23-56]quinoline 89-quinone | 45-Dioxo-45-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[23-f]quinoline-279-tricarboxylate | Pqq coenzyme | Pqq cofactor | 45-dioxo-1H-pyrrolo[23-f]quinoline-279-tricarboxylic acid | PQQ

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
72909-34-3
EC Number
200-001-8
Mol. Weight
330.21
HS Code
29339900

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