Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 22:56:56 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:24 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054168
Metabolite Identification
Common Name2-hydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone
Description2-hydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone is a member of the benzoquinone chemical class, characterized by its aromatic structure containing a quinone moiety with a hydroxyl group at the 2-position. This compound is involved in various biochemical pathways, notably in the metabolism of aromatic compounds. It is generated during the oxidation of 4-aminophenol by Burkholderia sp., where it forms from unstable intermediates like 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzene (PMID:20480210 ). Additionally, 2-hydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone acts as a substrate for specific enzymes, such as 2-hydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone reductase, which converts it into corresponding 1,4-benzenediols (PMID:20480210 ). The compound has also been identified as a potent inhibitor of topoisomerase II, with derivatives exhibiting enhanced antiproliferative properties compared to existing compounds (PMID:2139 ...). Furthermore, it is formed during the photolysis of 1,4-benzoquinone in water, indicating its role in environmental chemistry (PMID:14735513 ). The synthesis of 2-hydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone can be achieved through oxidative processes involving resorcinol, highlighting its relevance in both synthetic and natural product chemistry (PMID:19348490 ).
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
2-Hydroxy-p-benzoquinoneChEBI
2-Hydroxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dioneChEBI
HydroxybenzoquinoneChEBI
Molecular FormulaC6H4O3
Average Mass124.095
Monoisotopic Mass124.016043989
IUPAC Name2-hydroxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
Traditional Name2-hydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
OC1=CC(=O)C=CC1=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C6H4O3/c7-4-1-2-5(8)6(9)3-4/h1-3,9H
InChI KeyGPLIMIJPIZGPIF-UHFFFAOYSA-N