The molecule is the simplest member of the class of 2-hydroxy-1,4-benzoquinones, that is 1,4-benzoquinone in which a single hydrogen is replaced by a hydroxy group. It has a role as a mouse metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a 3,6-dioxocyclohexa-1,4-dien-1-olate.
2-hydroxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione