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2,5-dimethyl-4-benzoquinone

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2,5-dimethyl-4-benzoquinone, also known as duroquinone, is a bright yellow, crystalline organic compound. It is a derivative of benzoquinone with two methyl groups at positions 2 and 5. Duroquinone can be synthesized by oxidation of 2,5-dimethylphenol using chromic acid or manganese dioxide. It is a valuable reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for the preparation of other quinones and quinone methides. Duroquinone exhibits various biological activities, including antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer properties. Studies have shown that it can inhibit the growth of certain cancer cell lines and has potential as a therapeutic agent. Its high electron affinity and its ability to participate in redox reactions make it an important compound for exploring electron transfer processes and studying the mechanism of biological redox reactions.'
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ID SourceID
PubMed CID8718
CHEMBL ID150457
SCHEMBL ID49964
MeSH IDM0074500

Synonyms (65)

Synonym
nsc37558
nsc-37558
3,6-dimethyl-p-benzoquinone
2,5-xyloquinone
nsc-36547
2,5-dimethyl-p-benzoquinone
nsc36547
2,5-dimethylquinone
2,5-dimetilbenzochinone (1:4) [italian]
floron [czech]
ai3-61044
2,5-dimethyl-4-benzoquinone
benzoquinone, 2, 5-dimethyl-(phlorone)
ccris 7150
florone [italian]
2,5-dimethyl-1,4-benzochinon [czech]
einecs 205-283-6
nsc 15309
2,5-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione
2,4-dione, 2,5-dimethyl-
137-18-8
wln: l6v dvj b1 e1
phlorone
nsc15309 ,
nsc-15309
p-xyloquinone
p-benzoquinone,5-dimethyl-
2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,5-dimethyl-
p-benzoquinone, 2,5-dimethyl-
2,5-dimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone, >=98.0%
2,5-dimethylbenzoquinone
2,5-dimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone
NCGC00164488-01
NCI60_001078
2,5-dimethyl-p-quinone
D0686
inchi=1/c8h8o2/c1-5-3-8(10)6(2)4-7(5)9/h3-4h,1-2h3
myklqmnsfpaplz-uhfffaoysa-
2,5-dimethylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
2,5-dimethyl-[1,4]benzoquinone
2,5-dimethyl benzoquinone
CHEMBL150457
18d1or9ce1 ,
2,5-dimetilbenzochinone (1:4)
unii-18d1or9ce1
floron
2,5-dimethyl-1,4-benzochinon
FT-0687462
AKOS015903704
SCHEMBL49964
2,5-dimethyl-parabenzoquinone
DTXSID0059669
mfcd00041737
SY023221
2,5-dimethylbenzo-1,4-quinone #
benzoquinone, 2, 5-dimethyl-
2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione,2,5-dimethyl-
bdbm50480246
J-006974
nci-15309
BCP25411
2,5-dimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone 2,5-xyloquinone 2,5-dimethyl-p-benzoquinone 2,5-dimethyl-p-quinone 2,5-dimethy
AS-31102
A886546
CS-0134626
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (21)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1091095Termiticidal activity against Coptotermes formosanus placed on 1 % wt/wt compound treated filter paper assessed as termite mortality measured 11 days post compound exposure2008Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jun-11, Volume: 56, Issue:11
Activity of 1,4-benzoquinones against formosan subterranean termites (Coptotermes formosanus).
AID312028Antiproliferative activity against human HL60 cells2007Journal of natural products, Dec, Volume: 70, Issue:12
An antiproliferative bis-prenylated quinone from the New Zealand brown alga Perithalia capillaris.
AID19832Partition coefficient (logP)1996Journal of medicinal chemistry, Feb-02, Volume: 39, Issue:3
In vivo activity and hydrophobicity of cytostatic aziridinyl quinones.
AID526737Antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus KCCM 11899 after 2 days2010Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Nov-15, Volume: 20, Issue:22
Synthesis and antifungal activity of benzofuran-5-ols.
AID526735Antifungal activity against Cryptococcus neoformans KCCM 50564 after 1 day2010Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Nov-15, Volume: 20, Issue:22
Synthesis and antifungal activity of benzofuran-5-ols.
AID526732Antifungal activity against Candida albicans KCCM 50235 after 1 day2010Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Nov-15, Volume: 20, Issue:22
Synthesis and antifungal activity of benzofuran-5-ols.
AID526736Antifungal activity against Aspergillus niger KCTC 1231 after 2 days2010Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Nov-15, Volume: 20, Issue:22
Synthesis and antifungal activity of benzofuran-5-ols.
AID224601Efficiency at pBR322 DNA interstand cross-linking at 100 uM1996Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jan-19, Volume: 39, Issue:2
Cross-linking and sequence specific alkylation of DNA BY aziridinylquinones. 1. Quinone methides.
AID526733Antifungal activity against Candida tropicalis KCCM 50662 after 1 day2010Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Nov-15, Volume: 20, Issue:22
Synthesis and antifungal activity of benzofuran-5-ols.
AID19426HPLC capacity factor (logK)1996Journal of medicinal chemistry, Feb-02, Volume: 39, Issue:3
In vivo activity and hydrophobicity of cytostatic aziridinyl quinones.
AID1091096Termiticidal activity against Coptotermes formosanus placed on 1 % wt/wt compound treated filter paper assessed as termite mortality measured 3 days post compound exposure2008Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jun-11, Volume: 56, Issue:11
Activity of 1,4-benzoquinones against formosan subterranean termites (Coptotermes formosanus).
AID96156In vitro cytotoxicity against Human Chronic Leukemia K562 cells1996Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jan-19, Volume: 39, Issue:2
Cross-linking and sequence specific alkylation of DNA BY aziridinylquinones. 1. Quinone methides.
AID526734Antifungal activity against Candida krusei KCCM 11655 after 1 day2010Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, Nov-15, Volume: 20, Issue:22
Synthesis and antifungal activity of benzofuran-5-ols.
AID1091094Termiticidal activity against Coptotermes formosanus placed on 1 % wt/wt compound treated filter paper assessed as termite mortality measured 21 days post compound exposure2008Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jun-11, Volume: 56, Issue:11
Activity of 1,4-benzoquinones against formosan subterranean termites (Coptotermes formosanus).
AID1091127Antifeedant activity against Coptotermes formosanus placed on 1 % wt/wt compound treated filter paper assessed as filter paper consumption measured 21 days post compound exposure (Rvb = 85 +/- 15.1 mg)2008Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, Jun-11, Volume: 56, Issue:11
Activity of 1,4-benzoquinones against formosan subterranean termites (Coptotermes formosanus).
AID224600Efficiency at pBR322 DNA interstand cross-linking at 10 uM1996Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jan-19, Volume: 39, Issue:2
Cross-linking and sequence specific alkylation of DNA BY aziridinylquinones. 1. Quinone methides.
AID397122Inhibition of HIV1 RT
AID19838Partition coefficient (logP)1996Journal of medicinal chemistry, Feb-02, Volume: 39, Issue:3
In vivo activity and hydrophobicity of cytostatic aziridinyl quinones.
AID1347086qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Arenaviruses (LCMV): LCMV Primary Screen - GLuc reporter signal2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID1347082qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lassa (LASV) Arenavirus: LASV Primary Screen - GLuc reporter signal2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
AID1347083qHTS for Inhibitors of the Functional Ribonucleoprotein Complex (vRNP) of Lassa (LASV) Arenavirus: Viability assay - alamar blue signal for LASV Primary Screen2020Antiviral research, 01, Volume: 173A cell-based, infectious-free, platform to identify inhibitors of lassa virus ribonucleoprotein (vRNP) activity.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (17)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19903 (17.65)18.7374
1990's5 (29.41)18.2507
2000's4 (23.53)29.6817
2010's4 (23.53)24.3611
2020's1 (5.88)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 20.70

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index20.70 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.94 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.57 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index15.26 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (20.70)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews0 (0.00%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other18 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]