Dibromothymoquinone

**Definition:** At low concentrations, this compound inhibits reduction of conventional hydrophilic electron acceptors, probably acting as a plastoquinone antagonist. At higher concentrations, it acts as an electron acceptor, intercepting electrons either before or at the site of its inhibitory activity.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.806.250.280

**Synonyms:** - 2,5-Dibromo-3-methyl-6-isopropyl-p-benzoquinone