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• CAS 103-16-2 Monobenzone

  Product Name: Monobenzone
  

  Synonyms: HYDROQUINONE MONOBENZYL ETHER;Benzyl hydroquinone;BENZYL P-HYDROXYPHENYL ETHER;MONOBENZONE;PBP;P-BENZYLOXYPHENOL;P-HYDROXYPHENYL BENZYL ETHER;4-BENZYLOXYPHENOL

  CAS: 103-16-2

  MF: C13H12O2

  MW: 200.23

  EINECS: 203-083-3

  
  

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Product Introduction:

Description 4-(Benzyloxy)phenol, also called monobenzone and monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone (MBEH) is an organic chemical in the phenol family with chemical formula C6H5CH2OC6H4OH. It is used as a topical drug for medical depigmentation. Monobenzone occurs as a white, almost tasteless crystalline powder, soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water.

The topical application of monobenzone in animals, increases the excretion of melanin from the melanocytes. The same action is thought to be responsible for the depigmenting effect of the drug in humans.

Uses PBP is used as antiinflammatory, antisecretory, antiulcer.

Uses Hydroquinone monobenzyl ether is an antidegradant added to rubber products; inhibitor in acrylic resins.

Uses 4-Benzyloxyphenol is used in the synthesis of bis(4-benzyloxyphenoxy)phenyl phosphine oxide. It plays an essential role in the preparation of hetaryl-azophenol dyes via heterocyclic amines in nitrosyl sulphuric acid. It is also used for polyester fiber dyeing and in rubber industry. It acts as a depigmenting agent.