Mequinol is a phenol used in various applications. It is used as an inhibitor for acrylic monomers and acrylonitirles, as a stabilizer for chlorinated hydrocarbons and ethyl cellulose, as an ultraviolet inhibitor, as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of antioxidants, pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, and dyestuffs [L993]. It is found as an active ingredient in topical drugs used for skin depigmentation indicated for the treatment of solar lentigines.
Synonyms
4-Methoxyphenol
Mequinol
Brand Names
Solagé
Solage
Indication
Mequinol is currently primarily available only as an active ingredient in combination products combined with tretinoin that are indicated for the treatment of solar lentigines and related hyperpigmented lesions resulting from chronic sun exposure [FDA Label].
Categories
Antioxidants
Benzene Derivatives
Biological Factors
Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting
