Naphthoquinone

Naphthoquinones constitute a class of organic compounds structurally related to naphthalene. Two isomers are common for the parent naphthoquinones:

Chemical structure of 1,4-naphthoquinone

Natural products

Chemical structure of juglone, a compound produced by black walnut trees.

Synthetic naphthoquinones

  • 5,8-Dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone and dihydroxynaphthoquinones
  • Atovaquone
  • Buparvaquone, an antiprotozoal drug used in veterinary medicine
  • Diazonaphthoquinone, a diazo derivative of naphthoquinone
  • 1,2-Naphthoquinone, from the biodegradation of naphthalene.

See also

  • Hydroxynaphthoquinones

References

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