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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2012-06-01
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| Series: | Beiträge zur Tabakforschung International |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2013-0918 |