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278660 Hydroquinone Monobenzyl Ether CAS: 103-16-2

Specifications
CAS Number
103-16-2
Grade
Highly Purified
MDL Number
MFCD00002333
Molecular Formula
C13H12O2
Molecular Weight
200.24
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
RT
Monobenzone4-(Phenylmethoxy)phenol; Hydroquinone monobenzyl ether; 4-(Benzyloxy)phenol

Monobenzone is a skin-lightening agent that belongs to the group of dithiocarbamates. It is used as a topical medication for the treatment of skin diseases such as vitiligo and acne. Monobenzone inhibits tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in melanin synthesis, by binding to its active site. This compound also has been shown to have chemotherapeutic activity against cancer tissues and infectious diseases. Monobenzone is used in analytical methods to determine the presence of melanoma antigen in blood plasma and other body fluids. Monobenzone reacts with potassium dichromate to form a red-orange precipitate, which can be measured spectrophotometrically at 590nm.

Synonyms
Monobenzone4-(Phenylmethoxy)phenol; Hydroquinone monobenzyl ether; 4-(Benzyloxy)phenol
CAS No
103-16-2
Molecular Formula
C13H12O2
Molecular Weight
200.24
Appearance
White to almost white powder
Purity
≥99% (GC)
Melting Point
120-124°C
Solubility
Methanol, Alcohol, Ether. Insoluble in Water.
Storage and Stability
May be stored at RT. Light Sensitive.
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