Monobenzone

Details of of Monobenzone:

Other name:Agerite alba,Benoquin,Benzoquin,Benzyl hydroquinone, Depigman,Hydroquinone benzyl ether,Monobenzyl hydroquinone, PBP, Pigmex,4-benzyloxy phenol,4-Benzyloxyphenol

CAS No.: 103-16-2 

MF: C20H20O3 

MW: 308.37

EINECS No.: 203-083-3 

Purity: 99% 

Appearance: White crystal powder 

Shelf life: 24 months 

Introduction of Monobenzone:

Monobenzone is the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone. Monobenzone occurs as a white, almost tasteless crystalline powder, soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water.

Function of Monobenzone:

Monobenzone is a compound used as a topical drug 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 drug in humans. Monobenzone may cause destruction of melanocytes thus, bringing about permanent dipigmentation in vitiligo patients.

Monobenzone is the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone. Monobenzone powder can be compounded to make a depigmenting cream.  It is used to whiten patchy skin and create and even skin tone that is pale and smooth.

Monobenzone USP, is a strong depigmentation agent, used to treat the patients suffering from vitiligo.

Monobenzone 20% ointment is used specifically for vitiligo.