Naphthoquinones constitute a class of organic compounds structurally related to naphthalene. Two are common for the parent naphthoquinones:
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1,2-Naphthoquinone
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1,4-Naphthoquinone
Natural products
Synthetic naphthoquinones
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5,8-Dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone and dihydroxynaphthoquinones
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Atovaquone
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Buparvaquone, an antiprotozoal drug used in veterinary medicine
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Diazonaphthoquinone, a diazo derivative of naphthoquinone
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1,2-Naphthoquinone, from the biodegradation of naphthalene.
See also