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CAS No.: | CAS 150-76-5 |
Formula: | C7h8o |
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Mequinol (chemical name: 4-methylphenol, p-methylphenol) is an organic compound with the molecular formula C7H8O2. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder at room temperature. It is widely used in cosmetics, medicine and industrial fields, mainly as an antioxidant, whitening agent and tyrosinase inhibitor, and has the effect of inhibiting the production of melanin. |
1. Antioxidant effect: remove free radicals and delay oxidation reactions.
2. Inhibit tyrosinase: block the melanin production pathway and reduce pigmentation.
3. Whitening effect: used in skin care products to lighten spots and even out skin tone.
4. High stability: good compatibility in formulas and strong acid and alkali resistance.
1. Cosmetics
• Whitening products: used as whitening active ingredients in essences and creams.
• Sunscreen/freckle removal products: used in conjunction with sunscreens to reduce pigmentation caused by ultraviolet rays.
2. Medical field
• Skin treatment: used as an auxiliary treatment for pigmentary diseases such as chloasma and freckles.
3. Industrial use
• Antioxidants: used to prevent aging of polymer materials such as rubber and plastics.
• Chemical intermediates: raw materials for synthesizing drugs or dyes.