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benzoquinone

/ˌbɛn.zəʊ.kwɪˈnəʊn/

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/ˌbɛn.zəʊ.kwɪˈnəʊn/C2formalscientific
  • ruКласс ароматических жёлтых соединений, которые биологически важны как коферменты, акцепторы электронов или витамины, а также используются в производстве красителей.

A class of aromatic yellow compounds that are biologically important as coenzymes, electron acceptors, or vitamins, and are also used in the production of dyes.

  1. Chemical compoundC2formalscientific

    Any of a class of aromatic yellow compounds that are biologically important as coenzymes, electron acceptors, or vitamins, and are also used in the production of dyes.

    ruБензохинон

    • Benzoquinone is a key component in the synthesis of certain industrial dyes.
    • The biological role of benzoquinone includes acting as an electron acceptor in cellular respiration.
    • Researchers studied the properties of benzoquinone for its potential use in organic electronics.

    Synonymsquinone

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