A comprehensive guide to Quinones, essential organic compounds characterized by their oxidation products from aromatic compounds. These compounds play crucial roles in biological processes and industrial applications, featuring distinctive yellow to red crystalline structures and reversible redox properties.
• Quinones are benzene derivatives with two carbonyl groups connected by conjugated double bonds
• They exist in two main forms: para-quinoid and ortho-quinoid structures
• Natural occurrence includes pigments in fungi, bacteria, and flowers
• Key applications include oxidizing agents, bactericides, and pharmaceutical compounds
• Notable feature is their ability to undergo reversible reduction to form Hydrochinon