Monobenzone can 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. In addition as intermediates in organic synthesis.
Name | 4-Benzyloxyphenol |
Appearance | White To Off-white Powder |
Shipping Method | Air(UPS, FedEx, TNT, EMS) Or Sea |
Solubility | Soluble In Water |
Shelf life | 2 Year |
Purity | 99.5% |
Storage Temperature | 2-8°C |
CAS | 103-16-2 |
Stability | Stable Under Normal Temperatures And Pressures |
1. Monobenzone Powder is a compound used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation.
2. Monobenzone powder 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 epidermis is normal except for the absence of identifiable melanocytes.