单词 | benzoquinone |
释义 | > as lemmasbenzoquinone benzoquinone n. Brit. /ˌbɛnzəʊˈkwɪnəʊn/ , /ˌbɛnzəʊkwᵻˈnəʊn/ , U.S. /ˌbɛnzoʊkwᵻˈnoʊn/ , /ˌbɛnzoʊˈkwɪˌnoʊn/ either of two isomeric yellow crystalline compounds, having a structure similar to benzene but with two hydrogen atoms replaced by oxygen atoms to form carbonyl groups; (also) any substituted derviative of these; also called quinone.Formula: C6H4O2.ΚΠ 1888 Science 13 Jan. 20/1 (title) On carboxylated derivatives of benzoquinone. 1951 I. L. Finar Org. Chem. I. xxvii. 713 The yellow colour of p-benzoquinone is due to the presence of the quinonoid structure. 1990 Carcinogenesis 11 1349/1 The carcinogenicity of benzene has be considered to be in part mediated by its chemically reactive metabolic product benzoquinone. 2003 New Scientist 6 Sept. 22/2 The millipedes secrete toxic chemicals called benzoquinones, apparently to fend off predators. < as lemmas |
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