FIELD: organic chemistry, biochemistry. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to poly-(para-dihydroxy-para-phenylene)-thiosulfoacid sodium salt of the general formula (I) eliciting superoxidase activity. Indicated compound provides to broaden the spectrum of substances which are able to carry out the reaction of dismutation of O2 and they can be used as antioxidants in biology, microbiology and medicine. Invention describes also method of synthesis of said compound that involves the interaction of para-benzoquinone with sodium thiosulfate in an aqueous medium in the mole ratio of components from 3:1 to 10:1. EFFECT: improved method of synthesis, broadened spectrum of antioxidants. 4 cl, 5 dwg, 3 ex
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2001-10-27—Published
2000-12-01—Filed