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Technical Data Sheet Monobenzone
Compound Information
Product Name:
Monobenzone
CAS No.:
103-16-2
Molecular Formula:
C13H12O2
Molecular Weight:
200.23
Storage:
Powder -20°C 3 years; 4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 6 months; -20°C 1 month
In solvent -80°C 6 months; -20°C 1 month
Revision Date:
2026-04-15
Analytical Information
| Tests | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Description | Monobenzone is a potent skin depigmenting agent that specifically inhibits tyrosinase and can be used in the construction of animal models of vitiligo and in studies related to skin pigmentation loss. |
| Form | Powder, Crystals, and/or Chunks |
| Color | Off-white to beige to brown |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Purity (GC) | ≥ 99.0% |
| Melting Point | 120.0 - 124.0 °C |
| Solution (Turbidity) | Almost transparency solution in methanol |
| MS | Pass test |
| ¹H NMR | Pass test |
| ¹³C NMR | Pass test |
| IR | Pass test |
| Raman | Pass test |
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