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2,6-dichlorobenzoquinone

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Description

2,6-Dichlorobenzoquinone, also known as 2,6-dichloro-p-benzoquinone, is a yellow crystalline solid. It is a versatile reagent used in organic synthesis. Synthesis typically involves chlorination of benzoquinone. 2,6-Dichlorobenzoquinone exhibits biological activity, acting as a fungicide and exhibiting antimicrobial properties. It is studied for its potential applications in various fields, including medicine and materials science. Its reactivity makes it a useful building block for the synthesis of diverse organic compounds.'

2,6-dichlorobenzoquinone : A member of the class of 1,4-benzoquinones that is p-benzoquinone in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 6 have been replaced by chlorines. A highly toxic and carcinogenic disinfection by-product found in drinking water. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID12771
CHEBI ID147298
SCHEMBL ID57203
MeSH IDM0195098

Synonyms (47)

Synonym
697-91-6
nsc6211
wln: l6v dvj bg fg
p-quinone,6-dichloro-
2,6-dichloro-p-benzoquinone
p-benzoquinone,6-dichloro-
2,6-dichlorobenzoquinone
nsc-6211
2,4-dione, 2,6-dichloro-
2,6-dichloroquinone
p-benzoquinone, 2,6-dichloro-
p-quinone, 2,6-dichloro-
2,6-dichloro-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione
nsc 6211
2,6-dichloquinone
2,6-dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone
einecs 211-810-0
2,6-dichlorobenzo-1,4-quinone
2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-dichloro-
inchi=1/c6h2cl2o2/c7-4-1-3(9)2-5(8)6(4)10/h1-2
2,6-dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone, 98%
2,6-dichloro-p-quinone
D0344
AKOS005146277
FT-0655595
CHEBI:147298
2,6-dcbq
2,6-dichlorocyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
dcbq
A9228
F9995-1273
SCHEMBL57203
DTXSID7061019
2,6-dichlorobenzo-1,4-quinone #
2,6-dichloro-2,5-cyclohexa-diene-1,4-dione
Q-101906
AC-26558
mfcd00037159
C21103
2,6-dichloro-para-quinone
SY028186
Q63409002
H11787
benzoquinone, 2,6-dichloro-
EN300-216283
CS-0132340
2,6-bis(chloranyl)cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Meanwhile, the toxic effects of five regulated DBPs, dichloroacetic acid (DCA), trichloroacetic acid (TCA), monobromoacetic acid (MBA), dibromoacetic acid (DBA), and N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), have also been evaluated."( Toxicity of 2,6-dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone and five regulated drinking water disinfection by-products for the Caenorhabditis elegans nematode.
Cao, JJ; Han, X; Hu, Y; Liu, AL; Lu, WQ; Lu, WW; Wang, F; Zuo, YT, 2017
)
0.46
" Adverse effects in folliculogenesis disappeared two months after cessation of 2,6-DCBQ administration."( The antiestrogen-like activity and reproductive toxicity of 2,6-DCBQ on female zebrafish upon sub-chronic exposure.
Cui, M; Li, J; Lu, Y; Song, W; Wu, K; Wu, X, 2022
)
0.72
" These findings have provided novel insights into the risk of neurodevelopmental toxic effects associated with DCBQ exposure, emphasizing the importance of assessing the potential neurodevelopmental toxicity of DBPs."( Oxidative stress as a key event in 2,6-dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone-induced neurodevelopmental toxicity.
Chen, X; Li, J; Li, W; Liang, L; Liu, T; Wang, G; Wang, J; Yang, F; Zhang, X, 2023
)
0.91

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" In CD-treated thylakoid membranes incubated with DCBQ the electron transport through PSII, estimated as oxygen evolution (OE), is largely enhanced according to a S-shaped (sigmoidal) dose-response curve displaying a sharp inflection point, or transition."( Investigation of the electron transfer site of p-benzoquinone in isolated photosystem II particles and thylakoid membranes using alpha- and beta-cyclodextrins.
Dudekula, S; Fragata, M, 2006
)
0.33
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (2)

RoleDescription
carcinogenic agentA role played by a chemical compound which is known to induce a process of carcinogenesis by corrupting normal cellular pathways, leading to the acquistion of tumoral capabilities.
poisonAny substance that causes disturbance to organisms by chemical reaction or other activity on the molecular scale, when a sufficient quantity is absorbed by the organism.
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (2)

ClassDescription
1,4-benzoquinonesAny member of the class of benzoquinones that is 1,4-benzoquinone or its C-substituted derivatives.
organochlorine compoundAn organochlorine compound is a compound containing at least one carbon-chlorine bond.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Research

Studies (30)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's5 (16.67)18.2507
2000's10 (33.33)29.6817
2010's5 (16.67)24.3611
2020's10 (33.33)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 11.67

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 weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index11.67 (24.57)
Research Supply Index3.43 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.10 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index0.00 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index0.00 (0.95)

This Compound (11.67)

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%
Other30 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]