| Monobenzone Basic information | |
| Product Name: | Monobenzone |
| Synonyms: | HYDROQUINONE MONOBENZYL ETHER;Benzyl hydroquinone;BENZYL P-HYDROXYPHENYL ETHER;MONOBENZONE;PBP;P-BENZYLOXYPHENOL;P-HYDROXYPHENYL BENZYL ETHER;4-BENZYLOXYPHENOL |
| CAS: | 103-16-2 |
| MF: | 103-16-2 |
| MW: | 200.23 |
| EINECS: | 203-083-3 |
| Product Categories: | Active pharmaceutical ingredients; Pharmaceutical intermediates; Organic building blocks; General reagents; Phenol; aromatic hydrocarbon; Standard products; 4-benzyloxyphenol; Phenols; Plant extracts; Raw materials; Small molecule inhibitors; Organic chemical industry; Functional raw materials; Fine chemical industry; intermediate; Whitening and sun protection; Raw material intermediates – active pharmaceutical ingredients; Chemical raw materials; Cosmetics raw materials; Chemical Intermediate |
| Mol File: | 103-16-2.mol |
| Introduction | Monobenzone is a colorless solid classified as a hydroquinone monobenzyl ether. Monobenzone is soluble in alcohol, benzene, and ether, and almost insoluble in water. Monobenzone is a decolorizing agent that enhances the elimination rate of melanin secreted by skin cells. Studies have shown that its molecular mechanism of action may be related to tyrosinase. |
| Application | Monobenzone is a topical depigmenting agent used to treat hyperpigmentation, such as various pigmentation spots, age spots, melanoma, etc., with significant effects. It can break down melanin in the skin, prevent the production of melanin in the skin, restore healthy color to the skin without damaging melanocytes, and has low toxicity. It is usually made into ointment or ointment. |
| Monobenzone Chemical Properties | |
| Melting point | 119-120 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 297.96°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1,26 g/cm3 |
| refractive index | 1.5906 (estimate) |
| Acidity coefficient (pKa) | 10.29±0.15(Predicted) |
| Water solubility | slightly soluble |
| solubility | Soluble in chloroform (small amount), DMSO (small amount), methanol (small amount) |
| Storage | Store below +30°C. |
| form | Powder, crystal or block shaped |
| color | Grey white to beige to brown |