Compound Monograph

2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-quinone

A substituted quinone reported in pau d'arco, belonging to the redox-active quinone class.

Classification

2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-quinone is one of the quinones, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-quinone is one of the quinones, found in Pau D'Arco.