Monobenzone
Monobenzone (Benoquin) is a small molecule depigmenting agent that functions by inhibiting melanin synthesis. It is utilized in dermatological research to study pigment disorders, with applications in both in vitro melanocyte models and in vivo studies investigating hypopigmentation mechanisms.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
103-16-2
Product Name Alternative
Benoquin, depigmentation, depigmenting, inhibit, Monobenzone, Inhibitor, skin, vitiligo, Tyrosinase
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery, Protein Biochemistry
Purity
99.69% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
Ethanol:38 mg/mL (189.78 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (9.99 mM) ; DMSO:45 mg/mL (224.74 mM)
Smiles
OC1=CC=C (OCC2=CC=CC=C2) C=C1
Molecular Formula
C13H12O2
Molecular Weight
200.23
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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