A Diels-Alder Reaction Between A Cigarette Mainstream Smoke Component and Benzoquinone

A notable amount of research has been placed toward understanding the roles of benzoquinone (Q) and hydroquinone (HQ) in the chemistry and toxicity of cigarette smoke. To further understanding of the roles of these compounds in cigarette smoke, a series of reactions were performed wherein the levels...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Coleman WM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2008-12-01
Series:Beiträge zur Tabakforschung International
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2013-0855