CAS 103-16-2 Monobenzone 4-Benzyloxyphenol
| Product name |
Monobenzone |
| Other name |
Hydroquinone monobenzyl ether ,4-Benzyloxyphenol ,4-(Phenylmethoxy)phenol |
| Appearance |
White to light yellow crystalline powder |
| Specification |
99% |
| CAS No. |
103-16-2 |
| EINECS |
203-083-3 |
| M F |
C20H20O3 |
| MW |
308.371 |
| Melting point |
117-122°C |
| Boiling Point |
119-120 °C |
| Test method |
HPLC |
Monobenzone powder, is an organic chemical in the phenol family with chemical formula C6H5CH2OC6H4OH.
It is used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation. It is a colourless solid that is classified as the monobenzyl
ether of hydroquinone. Monobenzone is soluble in alcohol, benzene,and practically insoluble in water.
Function
1.Monobenzone Powder is a compound used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation.
2.Monobenzone powder decreases the excretion of melanin from melanocytes. The same action is thought to
be responsible for the depigmenting effect of the drug in humans.
3.Monobenzone Powder may cause destruction of melanocytes and permanent depigmentation.
4.The epidermis is normal except for the absence of identifiable melanocytes.
Application
Monobenzone is used as a depigmenting agent inhibitting melanin produced by polymerization of
oxidation products of tyrosine and dihydroxyphenyl compounds. Monobenzone works by permanently
removing color from normal skin.
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