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thymohydroquinone

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Description

Thymohydroquinone is a naturally occurring compound found in various plants, including thyme, oregano, and marjoram. It is known for its potent antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Thymohydroquinone is typically synthesized from the essential oil of thyme through a series of chemical reactions, often involving oxidation and reduction steps. Research has shown that thymohydroquinone exhibits a range of biological activities, including inhibiting the growth of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Its antioxidant properties have been linked to its ability to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Due to its multifaceted biological effects, thymohydroquinone has attracted attention as a potential therapeutic agent in various areas, such as wound healing, skin care, and food preservation. Its antimicrobial activity has also sparked interest in developing it as a natural alternative to synthetic antibiotics. Scientists continue to study thymohydroquinone to understand its mechanisms of action, optimize its extraction and synthesis methods, and explore its potential applications in medicine, agriculture, and other industries.'

thymohydroquinone: structure [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID95779
CHEMBL ID4204349
SCHEMBL ID69082
MeSH IDM0044523

Synonyms (37)

Synonym
p-cymene-2,5-diol
thymoquinol
2-methyl-5-isopropylhydroquinone
1, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-
2217-60-9
thymohydroquinone
hydroquinone, 5-isopropyl-2-methyl-
wln: qr dq b1 ey1&1
nsc-34803
nsc34803
hydrothymoquinone
thymohydroquinone (i)
2-isopropyl-5-methyl-benzene-1,4-diol
1,4-benzenediol, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-
brn 2084452
nsc 34803
2,5-dihydroxy-p-cymene
2-methyl-5-propan-2-ylbenzene-1,4-diol
AKOS006274324
imw ,
1c2icm1r8v ,
unii-1c2icm1r8v
SCHEMBL69082
DTXSID70176706
thymohydrochinon
2-isopropyl-5-methylbenzene-1,4-diol
2-isopropyl-5-methylhydroquinone
2-hydroxythymol
4-hydroxy-5-isopropyl-2-methylphenol
2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-1,4-benzenediol
2-methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)benzene-1,4-diol
CS-0259073
FT-0700031
CHEMBL4204349
9J9 ,
EN300-722422
Z1198148655

Research Excerpts

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Thymoquinone and thymohydroquinone are considered the ideal compounds for the cancer therapy as they are economically and environmental friendly and have less toxicity level to the survival and diseased model up to increased dosage level."( A review: Therapeutics potentials of phytochemical drugs and their loading in pH specific degradable Nano-drug carrier targeting colorectal cancer.
Butt, AS; Mughal, T; Nisar, N, 2018
)
0.81
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Bioassays (6)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID1374918Growth inhibition of human A2780 cells after 72 hrs by SRB assay2018Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 04-15, Volume: 28, Issue:7
The synthesis and evaluation of thymoquinone analogues as anti-ovarian cancer and antimalarial agents.
AID1374919Growth inhibition of human OVCAR8 cells after 72 hrs by SRB assay2018Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 04-15, Volume: 28, Issue:7
The synthesis and evaluation of thymoquinone analogues as anti-ovarian cancer and antimalarial agents.
AID1374921Selectivity index, ratio of IC50 for SV-40 immortalized human ovarian epithelial cells to IC50 for human A2780cis cells2018Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 04-15, Volume: 28, Issue:7
The synthesis and evaluation of thymoquinone analogues as anti-ovarian cancer and antimalarial agents.
AID1374922Antiplasmodial activity against Plasmodium falciparum Dd2 by SYBR Green I fluorescence assay2018Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 04-15, Volume: 28, Issue:7
The synthesis and evaluation of thymoquinone analogues as anti-ovarian cancer and antimalarial agents.
AID1374928Growth inhibition of SV-40 immortalized human ovarian epithelial cells after 72 hrs by SRB assay2018Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 04-15, Volume: 28, Issue:7
The synthesis and evaluation of thymoquinone analogues as anti-ovarian cancer and antimalarial agents.
AID1374920Growth inhibition of human A2780cis cells after 72 hrs by SRB assay2018Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters, 04-15, Volume: 28, Issue:7
The synthesis and evaluation of thymoquinone analogues as anti-ovarian cancer and antimalarial agents.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (13)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19902 (15.38)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (15.38)29.6817
2010's6 (46.15)24.3611
2020's3 (23.08)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 24.52

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 Index24.52 (24.57)
Research Supply Index2.64 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.92 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index36.71 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index3.00 (0.95)

This Compound (24.52)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews1 (7.69%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other12 (92.31%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]