Quinones are a group of organic compounds that have a wide range of
chemical properties and applications in various fields, such as pharmaceuticals,
materials science, and organic synthesis. They are highly versatile and can be modified
to produce derivatives with unique properties. This chapter presents a comprehensive
and current overview of the chemistry and synthesis of quinones and their derivatives.
It serves as an invaluable resource for chemists, researchers, and scientists who are
interested in exploring the diverse aspects of this significant class of organic
compounds.
Keywords: Mitochondrial activity, Natural naphthoquinones, Oxidative stress, Parkinson's disease, Ubiquinone.
