Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Monobenzone |
| Catalog Number: | M5365 |
| CAS Number: | 103-16-2 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C13H12O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 200.23 |
| Form: | Solid |
| Solubility: | DMSO ≥ 60 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: | phenol.gif) |
Product Information
| 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. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |