name: monobenzone
synonym: hydroquinone monobenzyl ether; 4-benzyloxyphenol
chemical name: 4-(benzyloxy)phenol
cas#: 103-16-2
molecule structure: 
molecular formula: c13h12o2
molecular weight: 200.23 
appearance: pure white crystalline powder
einecs: 203-083-3

melting point: 117-122 ºc

assay:  ≥ 99%

introduce

4-(benzyloxy)phenol, or monobenzone, 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.

function

1.monobenzone powder is a compound used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation.

2.the topical application of monobenzone powder in animals 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 histology of the skin after depigmentation with topical monobenzone powder is the same as that seen in vitiligo.

5.the epidermis is normal except for the absence of identifiable melanocytes.