1,4-benzoquinone

p-Benzoquinone is a superoxide scavenger. It is identified as a toxic metabolite in human blood.

2,5-Di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone is a potent antibacterial agent found primarily in marine Streptomyces sp. VITVSK1, effective against emerging antibiotic resistance. Additionally, it serves as a powerful inhibitor of RNA polymerase.

2-Methoxy-6-pentadecyl-1,4-benzoquinone (1c), a pentadecyl derivative, is isolatable from the seed oils of various Iris species, including I. pseudacorus, I. missouriensis, and I. sibirica [1].

2-tert-Butyl-1,4-benzoquinone (TBQ), an electrophilic metabolite of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), activates Nrf2 and S-arylates its negative regulator Keap1 in RAW264.7 cells.

2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone is a natural product with antimicrobial activity that reduces trophic growth and inhibits spore germination in six fungal species across 12 different genera.

1,4-Benzoquinone (Standard) is the standard substance of 1,4-Benzoquinone, and it is applicable for quantitative analysis, quality control, and related research in biochemical experiments. p-Benzoquinone is a superoxide scavenger. It is identified as a toxic metabolite in human blood.

Tetrahydroxyquinone (Tetroquinone) is a molecule best known as a primitive anticataract drug, is also a highly redox active molecule that can take part in a redox cycle with semiquinone radicals, leading to the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS).

2,6-Dimethoxyquinone is a plant derived liposuction inducing factor. It has antilipemic, anticancer, antibacterial, antimalarial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cochlioquinone B is a phytotoxin that inhibits NADH oxidase and NADH-2,3-dimethoxy-5-pentyl-1,4-benzoquinone reductase from heart mitochondria.

Tetrahydroxyquinone monohydrate (Tetrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone monohydrate) is a redox-active benzoquinone and early-stage anticataract agent that engages in redox cycling with semiquinone radicals, leading to the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS).

Compound 8, designated as 1,3,5,6-Tetrahydroxy-8-methylxanthone, is a dimeric 1,4-benzoquinone derivative extracted from the marine-derived Penicillium genus [1].

Homoembelin (2,5-dihydroxy-3-nonyl-1,4-benzoquinone) is a pigment from E. ribes and C. monocarpus that has antibacterial effects and can be used to study multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.

Rapanone (2,5-Dihydroxy-3-tridecyl-[1,4]benzoquinone) is a natural benzoquinone that is a potent and selective inhibitor of human synovial PLA2.

2,5-Dimethylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione inhibits the viability of HL60 and K562 cells and exhibits antibacterial and anticancer properties.