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2-bromohydroquinone

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Description

2-Bromohydroquinone is a brominated derivative of hydroquinone. It is a solid compound with a melting point of 108-110 °C. Its synthesis can be achieved by bromination of hydroquinone using bromine in an appropriate solvent. 2-Bromohydroquinone has been studied for its potential biological activity, including its effects on enzymes and its role in organic synthesis. Its importance stems from its potential applications in various fields, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science. The compound is studied to understand its properties, reactivity, and potential applications. Further research is ongoing to explore its full potential.'

2-bromohydroquinone: metabolite of bromobenzene & 2-bromophenol; structure given in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID68502
SCHEMBL ID48156
MeSH IDM0125171

Synonyms (37)

Synonym
LS-13117
2-bromohydroquinone
bromohydroquinone
2-bromo-1,4-benzenediol
583-69-7
hydroquinone, bromo-
2-bromoquinol
nsc-3977
nsc3977
ai3-52300
einecs 209-516-2
nsc 3977
brn 2042870
2-bromobenzene-1,4-diol
1,4-benzenediol, 2-bromo-
bromohydroquinone, 97%
bromoquinol
B1600
A8261
b33bar0j2e ,
4-06-00-05780 (beilstein handbook reference)
unii-b33bar0j2e
AKOS016010253
SCHEMBL48156
2-bromo-benzene-1,4-diol
4-hydroxy bromophenol
DTXSID6060397
Q-102061
STL483069
mfcd00041747
FT-0721139
CS-0110770
1-bromo-2,5-dihydroxybenzene
2-bromo-1,4-dihydroxybenzene
2-bromo-1,4-hydroquinone
Q926579
2,5-dihydroxybromobenzene

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

2-Bromohydroquinone (BHQ) is a model toxic hydroquinone. It plays an important role in bromobenzene-induced nephrotoxicity.

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
"2-Bromohydroquinone (BHQ) is a model toxic hydroquinone and plays an important role in bromobenzene-induced nephrotoxicity."( 2-Bromohydroquinone-induced toxicity to rabbit renal proximal tubules: the role of biotransformation, glutathione, and covalent binding.
Lau, SS; Mandel, LJ; Monks, TJ; Schnellmann, RG, 1989
)
3.16
"2-Bromohydroquinone (BHQ) plays an important role in bromobenzene-induced nephrotoxicity and is a model toxic hydroquinone."( 2-Bromohydroquinone-induced toxicity to rabbit renal proximal tubules: evidence against oxidative stress.
Schnellmann, RG, 1989
)
3.16
"2-Bromohydroquinone (BHQ) is a nephrotoxic metabolite of bromobenzene and a model toxic hydroquinone."( Mitochondrial toxicity of 2-bromohydroquinone in rabbit renal proximal tubules.
Ewell, FP; Mandel, LJ; Schnellmann, RG; Sgambati, M, 1987
)
2.02
" In conclusion, BHQ was found to be developmentally toxic in vitro and in vivo at doses which also produced severe maternal renal necrosis."( Developmental toxicity of bromohydroquinone (BHQ) and BHQ-glutathione conjugates in vivo and in whole embryo culture.
Andrews, JE; Ebron-McCoy, M; Lau, SS; Logsdon, TR; Monks, TJ; Rogers, JM, 1993
)
0.29

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" To search for them, phenobarbital-induced Sprague-Dawley rats were dosed (0."( Dihydroxylated mercapturic acid metabolites of bromobenzene.
Hanzlik, RP; Zheng, J,
)
0.13
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (18)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19908 (44.44)18.7374
1990's9 (50.00)18.2507
2000's1 (5.56)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

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%
Other21 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]