Compounds comprising a 3-pyridinol or 5-pyrimidinol ring carrying an organoseleno- or organotelluro- substituent on the pyridine or pyrimidine ring, exhibit useful antioxidant properties. The compounds may for example be in accordance with the following formula (I) as defined herein. Catalytic chain-breaking and hydroperoxide decomposing antioxidant properties are also disclosed. Furthermore the compounds may be used in combination with a reducing agent. The compounds are useful for the stabilization of man-made and natural materials, or for the prevention or treatment of disorders caused by or involving free radical-mediated or oxidative tissue damage.
含有3-
吡啶醇或5-
嘧啶醇环,在
吡啶或
嘧啶环上带有有机
硒或有机
碲取代基团的化合物,表现出有用的抗氧化性能。这些化合物可能符合以下定义的
化学式(I)。还披露了催化链断裂和过氧化物分解抗氧化性能。此外,这些化合物可以与还原剂结合使用。这些化合物可用于稳定人造和天然材料,或用于预防或治疗由自由基介导或氧化组织损伤引起的疾病。