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.