benzoquinone
IPA: bˈɛnzoʊkwinˈoʊni
noun
- (organic chemistry) Either of the two isomeric forms of the simplest quinone, C₆H₄O₂, or any of their derivatives.
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Examples of "benzoquinone" in Sentences
- Benzoquinone is used in organic chemistry as an oxidizing agent.
- Hydroquinone can undergo mild oxidation to convert to benzoquinone.
- Coupling being effected by means of glutaraldehyde or p benzoquinone.
- In the presence of catechol, benzoquinone is formed see reaction below .
- The systematic name of this enzyme class is NADPH p benzoquinone oxidoreductase.
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