Monobenzone

Monobenzone

Monobenzone is an organic chemical in the phenol family with chemical formula C13H12O2

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 diethyl ether, and practically insoluble in water.

Monobenzone can decompose melanin in the skin, and prevent the formation of melanin in the skin, used for the treatment of hyperpigmentation, such as various spots, age spots, melanoma. In addition as intermediates in organic synthesis.

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