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Hydroquinone
Description
Topical hydroquinone is used in the treatment of a number of skin conditions. Found to reduce the viable cell number of oral tumor cells.
Specifications
Cas No. 123-31-9
Product ID H9618
Product Name Hydroquinone
Chemical Name 1,4-Benzenediol
Synonym Aida; Eldoquin; Eldopaque; Tecquinol
Formula Wt. 110.11
Melting Point 170oC-171oC
Boiling Point 285oC-287oC
Purity ≥96%
Solubility Soluble in alcohol or ether. Slightly soluble in benzene.
Stability Oxidizes rapidly.
Store Temp +4oC
References Ozluer SM, Muir J. Aust. J. Dermatol. 4:255-6 (2000). Terasaka H, Takayama F, Satoh K, Fujisawa S, Sakagami H. Anticancer. Res. 20:3357-62 (2000).
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