Formation of Dihydroxybenzenes in Cigarette Smoke. Part 1. Contribution from Chlorogenic Acid and Rutin

Catechol and alkylcatechols are known co-carcinogens present in cigarette smoke. Hydroquinone, although nongenotoxic, can form a metabolite with nephrotoxic properties and is a potential human carcinogen. The formation of dihydroxybenzenes during smoking originates with the pyrolysis of several prec...

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Main Authors: Davis MF, Mills HD, Moldoveanu SC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2012-06-01
Series:Beiträge zur Tabakforschung International
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2013-0918