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Introduction

Product Name :Monobenzone

Other name:HYDROQUINONE MONOBENZYL ETHER;Benzyl hydroquinone;BENZYL P-HYDROXYPHENYL ETHER;

CAS No.: 103-16-2

MF:C13H12O2

MW:200.23

Specification:99%

Appearance: White powder or crystal 

Melting Point :119-120 °C (lit.)

Boiling Point :297.96°C (rough estimate)

Density :1,26 g/cm3

Storage :Keep in dark place,Inert atmosphere,Room temperature

Monobenzone is the monobenzyl ether.Monobenzone occurs as a white, almost tasteless crystalline powder, soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water.Monobenzone is a compound used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation.

Function 

1. Monobenzone is a compound used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation.
2. The topical application of monobenzone in animals decreases the excretion of melanin from melanocytes.
3. The same action is thought to be responsible for the depigmenting effect of the drug in humans.
4. Monobenzone may cause destruction of melanocytes and permanent depigmentation.
5. The histology of the skin after depigmentation with topical monobenzone is the same as that seen in vitiligo.
6. The epidermis is normal except for the absence of identifiable melanocytes.

Application of Monobenzone
(1) Monobenzone is the monobenzyl ether. Monobenzone occurs as a white, almost tasteless crystalline powder, soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water.
(2) 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.
(3) Monobenzone is the monobenzyl ether. 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.
(4) Monobenzone USP, is a strong depigmentation agent, used to treat the patients suffering from vitiligo.
(5) Monobenzone 20% ointment is used specifically for vitiligo.