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Monobenzone

Catalog No. S1652 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 103-16-2 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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Storage -20°C Chembase ID: 482

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
4-(benzyloxy)phenol
IUPAC Traditional name
monobenzone
Synonyms
Benoquin

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 103-16-2

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Metabolic Disease
Biological Activity:
Monobenzone is a compound used as a topical agent for medical depigmentation.The topical application of monobenzone in animals decreases the excretion of melanin from melanocytes. The same action is thought to be responsible for the depigmenting effect of the compound in humans. Monobenzone may cause destruction of melanocytes and permanent depigmentation. [1]

REFERENCES

  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monobenzone