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| | 6-hydroxy-5-methoxyindole Basic information |
| | 6-hydroxy-5-methoxyindole Chemical Properties |
| | 6-hydroxy-5-methoxyindole Usage And Synthesis |
| Uses | 6-hydroxy-5-methoxyindole is said to promote melanin synthesis. Thus it is incorporated into cosmetics to create a tanned look, as with dihydroxyacetone. It is claimed to yield a pigmentation quality equivalent to that obtained from natural tanning. | | Synthesis Reference(s) | Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 24, p. 941, 1987 DOI: 10.1002/jhet.5570240410 |
| | 6-hydroxy-5-methoxyindole Preparation Products And Raw materials |
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