naphthoquinone
Pronunciation: naf′thō-kwin′ōn
Definition:
- A quinone derivative of naphthalene, reducible to naphthohydroquinone; 1,4-naphthoquinone derivatives have vitamin K activity (menaquinone).
- A class of compounds containing the naphthoquinone (1) structure.
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
