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Benzoquinones
Definition
: Benzene rings which contain two ketone moieties in any position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.
Other names
p-
Benzoquinones; o-
Benzoquinones; 2,5-
Cyclohexadiene-
1,4-
Diones; Benzodiones; 1,4-
Benzoquinones; 1,2-
Benzoquinones
Substance
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Drugs
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benzoquinone [ 1,4-benzoquinone,p-benzoquinone,para-benzoquinone,quinone ]
106-51-4
*Benzoquinones
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Indicators and Reagents
Anal Biochem 88(1):285;1978; Ann Immunol (Inst Pasteur) 127(2):197;1976; Biochem J 1979;184(1):125; Experientia 32(12):1502;1976; J Dent Res 1980;59(5):803; Vopr Med Khim 1:110;1977