Term Name: thymoquinone
Synonyms: 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone, 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone, 2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2-methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione, 5-isopropyl-2-methyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, p-cymene-2,5-dione, p-mentha-3,6-diene-2,5-dione, thymoquinon
Definition: A member of the class of 1,4-benzoquinones that is 1,4-bezoquinone in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 5 are replaced by methyl and isopropyl groups, respectively. It is a natural compound isolated from Nigella sativa which has demonstrated promising chemotherapeutic activity.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:113532]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 1,4-benzoquinones
has_role: adjuvant anti-inflammatory agent antidepressant antineoplastic agent antioxidant cardioprotective agent plant metabolite