Term Name: 1,2-naphthoquinone
Synonyms: 1,2-dihydro-1,2-diketo-naphthalene, 1,2-dihydronaphthalene-1,2-dione, 1,2-naphthalenedione, 1,2-naphthoquinone, beta-naphthoquinone, naphthalene-1,2-dione, o-naphthoquinone, ortho-naphthoquinone
Definition: The parent structure of the family of 1,2-naphthoquinones, in which the oxo groups of the quinone moiety are at positions 1 and 2 of the naphthalene ring. It is a metabolite of naphthalene and is found in diesel exhaust particles.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:34055]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 1,2-naphthoquinones
has_parent_hydride: naphthalene
has_role: aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist carcinogenic agent