benzoquinone

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).

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

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.

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.

Aziridyl benzoquinone, an antineoplastic agent, has been studied as a mutagen and as a carcinogenic agent.

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].

p-Benzoquinone-d4 is a deuterated compound of p-Benzoquinone. p-Benzoquinone has a CAS number of 106-51-4. p-Benzoquinone is a superoxide scavenger. p-Benzoquinone is a toxic metabolite found in human blood.

2,6-Dimethylbenzoquinone (2,6-Dimethylquinone) is a benzoquinone, a chemical compound found in Rauvolfia vomitoria and in Tibouchina pulchra.At physiological concentrations 2, 6-Dimethoxy-p-benzoquinone is an antibacterial substance

Diaziquone (NSC-182986) is a water-soluble synthetic azacyclic benzoquinone that enhances penetration of the blood-brain barrier, has antitumor activity, and is used in the treatment of extreme renal failure.

Chloranil (tetrachloro-p-benzoquinone) triggers inflammation and neurological dysfunction through Toll-like receptor 4 signaling and can be used to model inflammation in mice.

1-Hydroxybaccatin I possesses significant antinociceptive activity against p- benzoquinone-induced abdominal contractions.

Atromentin is a natural chemical compound found in Agaricomycetes fungi in the orders Agaricales and Thelephorales. It can also be prepared by laboratory synthesis. Chemically, it is a polyphenol and a benzoquinone.

Maesanin is a naturally occurring bioactive benzoquinone isolated from the fruits of Maesa lanceolata (Myrsinaceae).

Vatiquinone, also known as EPI 743, is an orally bioavailable para-benzoquinone being developed for inherited mitochondrial diseases. The mechanism of action of EPI-743 involves augmenting the synthesis of glutathione, optimizing metabolic control, enhanc

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).

Anserinone B, a benzoquinone with antifungal and antibacterial properties, inhibits radial growth by 50% and 37% against S. fimicola and A. furfuraceus, respectively. Additionally, it demonstrates moderate cytotoxicity across the National Cancer Institute's 60 human tumor cell lines, with a GI 50 value of 4.4 µg mL.

Coenzyme Q6 (Ubiquinone 30), an isoprenylated benzoquinone lipid, plays a pivotal role in respiratory electron transport and acts as a lipid antioxidant. Besides, it possesses antioxidant properties that inhibit the generation of free radicals and prevent oxidative damage [1].

Herqueilenone A, a benzoquinone-chromanon, is derived from the fungus Penicillium herquei FT729 isolated from volcanic soil in Hawaii[1].

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].

Baccatin VI possesses significant antinociceptive activity against p-benzoquinone-induced abdominal contractions.

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.