Monobenzone
Brand names,
Monobenzone
Analogs
Monobenzone
Brand Names Mixture
Monobenzone
Chemical_Formula
C13H12O2
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RX_link
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
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Monobenzone
Molecular Weight
200.233 g/mol
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Melting Point
110 - 118 oC
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H2O Solubility
251 mg/L
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State
Solid
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LogP
3.279
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Dosage Forms
Cream for topical application (20%)
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Indication
Used topically to treat the loss of skin color (vitiligo).
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Pharmacology
Monobenzone is the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone. Monobenzone, applied topically to the skin, is used as a depigmenting agent inhibitting melanin produced by polymerization of oxidation products of tyrosine and dihydroxyphenyl compounds. Monobenzone works by permanently removing color from normal skin located around skin with vitiligo.
Monobenzone
Absorption
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side effects and Toxicity
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Patient Information
Monobenzone
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals