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2-chloro-1,4-benzoquinone

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Description

2-Chloro-1,4-benzoquinone, also known as Chloranil, is a yellow crystalline solid with a pungent odor. It is a versatile organic compound with applications in various fields. It can be synthesized through the chlorination of hydroquinone. 2-Chloro-1,4-benzoquinone serves as a strong oxidizing agent and a versatile reagent in organic synthesis. Its unique chemical properties make it a valuable building block for synthesizing a wide range of organic compounds, including dyes, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and polymers. The compound exhibits biological activity, acting as a fungicide, herbicide, and insecticide. However, it also displays toxicity, particularly to aquatic organisms. Research on 2-Chloro-1,4-benzoquinone focuses on understanding its reactivity, exploring its potential applications, and evaluating its environmental impact.'

2-chloro-1,4-benzoquinone: structure in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID69671
CHEMBL ID1373950
SCHEMBL ID63786
MeSH IDM0279031

Synonyms (46)

Synonym
2-chloro-[1,4]benzoquinone
p-benzoquinone, 2-chloro-
nsc-526777
695-99-8
nsc526777
monochloro-p-benzoquinone
chloro-1,4-benzoquinone
2-chloroquinone
chloroquinone
chloro-p-benzoquinone
2,4-dione, 2-chloro-
2-chloro-1,4-benzoquinone
monochloroquinone
2-chloro-p-benzoquinone
2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-chloro-
UPCMLD-DP088:001
GHL.PD_MITSCHER_LEG0.212
UPCMLD-DP088
2-chloro-1,4-benzoquinone, 95%
NCGC00161644-01
inchi=1/c6h3clo2/c7-5-3-4(8)1-2-6(5)9/h1-3h
wogwyswdbycvdy-uhfffaoysa-
2-chlorocyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
A836558
2m5bfc679h ,
nsc 526777
unii-2m5bfc679h
ccris 7147
AKOS015917676
FT-0632829
SCHEMBL63786
2-chlorobenzo-1,4-quinone
2-chloro-2,5-cyclohexadien-1,4-dione
p-benzoquinone, chloro-
2-chlorobenzo-1,4-quinone #
CHEMBL1373950
mfcd00075260
E76410
DS-11404
2-chloro-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione
2-chloro-p-quinone
ala-ser-thr-thr-thr-asn-tyr-thracetate
benzoquinone, 2-chloro-
DTXSID50878857
SY106426
PD138964
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Protein Targets (17)

Potency Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverage (µ)Min (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
Chain A, MAJOR APURINIC/APYRIMIDINIC ENDONUCLEASEHomo sapiens (human)Potency28.18380.003245.467312,589.2998AID2517
Chain A, TYROSYL-DNA PHOSPHODIESTERASEHomo sapiens (human)Potency0.89130.004023.8416100.0000AID485290
Chain A, Putative fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolaseGiardia intestinalisPotency44.56250.140911.194039.8107AID2451
Chain A, ATP-DEPENDENT DNA HELICASE Q1Homo sapiens (human)Potency72.92230.125919.1169125.8920AID2549; AID2708
Chain A, Ferritin light chainEquus caballus (horse)Potency50.11875.623417.292931.6228AID485281
phosphopantetheinyl transferaseBacillus subtilisPotency3.98110.141337.9142100.0000AID1490
Microtubule-associated protein tauHomo sapiens (human)Potency13.53450.180013.557439.8107AID1460; AID1468
aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family, member A1Homo sapiens (human)Potency1.77830.011212.4002100.0000AID1030
euchromatic histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2Homo sapiens (human)Potency0.70790.035520.977089.1251AID504332
polyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX12Homo sapiens (human)Potency28.18381.000012.232631.6228AID1452
15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase [NAD(+)] isoform 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency1.00000.001815.663839.8107AID894
vitamin D3 receptor isoform VDRAHomo sapiens (human)Potency25.11890.354828.065989.1251AID504847
nuclear receptor ROR-gamma isoform 1Mus musculus (house mouse)Potency23.35070.00798.23321,122.0200AID2546; AID2551
DNA polymerase kappa isoform 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency15.84890.031622.3146100.0000AID588579
histone acetyltransferase KAT2A isoform 1Homo sapiens (human)Potency15.84890.251215.843239.8107AID504327
Polyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)Potency11.22020.316212.765731.6228AID881
Histamine H2 receptorCavia porcellus (domestic guinea pig)Potency11.22020.00638.235039.8107AID881
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Biological Processes (21)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
lipid metabolic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
phospholipid metabolic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
apoptotic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of cell population proliferationPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of macrophage derived foam cell differentiationPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
arachidonic acid metabolic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of cell migrationPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
prostate gland developmentPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of epithelial cell differentiationPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of chemokine productionPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor signaling pathwayPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of keratinocyte differentiationPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of cell cyclePolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of growthPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
hepoxilin biosynthetic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
endocannabinoid signaling pathwayPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
cannabinoid biosynthetic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
lipoxin A4 biosynthetic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
linoleic acid metabolic processPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
lipid oxidationPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
lipoxygenase pathwayPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Molecular Functions (8)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
iron ion bindingPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
calcium ion bindingPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
protein bindingPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
lipid bindingPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
linoleate 13S-lipoxygenase activityPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
arachidonate 8(S)-lipoxygenase activityPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase activityPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
linoleate 9S-lipoxygenase activityPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Ceullar Components (8)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
nucleusPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
cytosolPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
cytoskeletonPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
plasma membranePolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
adherens junctionPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
focal adhesionPolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
membranePolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
extracellular exosomePolyunsaturated fatty acid lipoxygenase ALOX15BHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Bioassays (1)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1181939Inhibition of recombinant Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin serotype A light chain assessed as Kinact to KI ratio at 50 uM after 1.5 hrs by SNAPtide FRET based assay2014Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, Aug-01, Volume: 22, Issue:15
Benzoquinones as inhibitors of botulinum neurotoxin serotype A.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's3 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 25.71

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 Index25.71 (24.57)
Research Supply Index1.95 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.32 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index26.67 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (25.71)

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%
Other6 (100.00%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]