Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
Mequinol
Depigmenting Agent
A phenolic compound chemically related to hydroquinone, used topically for the depigmentation of the skin, particularly in areas affected by solar lentigines (sun spots) or hyperpigmentation. It acts as a substrate inhibitor of tyrosinase, interfering with melanin synthesis. It is considered a milder alternative to high-concentration hydroquinone.
Technical Profile
- Reference Code
- MEQ295
- CAS Number
- 150-76-5
- Molecular Weight
- 124.14 g/mol
- Chemical Class
- N/A
- Molecular Formula
- C7H8O2
- Therapeutic Class
- N/A
Verified Brands
Medicines containing Mequinol as an active ingredient.
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