4-Benzyloxyphenol, also known as monobenzone and hydroquinone monobenzyl ether (MBEH), is an organic compound with the chemical formula of phenol C6H5CH2OC6H4OH. It is used as an external medicine for drug-induced depigmentation. It is a colorless solid classified as hydroquinone monobenzyl ether. Monobenzone Powder is soluble in alcohol, benzene and ether, and is almost insoluble in water.
The Funtion of Monobenzone
Monobenzone is a topical depigmenting agent used to treat hyperpigmentation, such as various spots, age spots, melanoma, etc., with obvious effects. It can decompose melanin in the skin, prevent the production of melanin in the skin, and restore the skin to a healthy color without destroying melanocytes.Monobenzone is very lightly toxic and is usually made into ointments or liniments.Monobenzone has been included in the United States Pharmacopoeia. At present, there are no drugs for the treatment of pigmentation in my country, and the cosmetics used for th…