Bioactivity | Monobenzone is a potent skin depigmenting agent. Monobenzone induces depigmentation and active human vitiligo and exhibits good potential for vitiligo research[1]. | ||||||||||||
Name | Monobenzone | ||||||||||||
CAS | 103-16-2 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C13H12O2 | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 200.23 | ||||||||||||
Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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Reference | [1]. Zhu Y, et al. A mouse model of vitiligo induced by monobenzone. Exp Dermatol. 2013 Jul;22(7):499-501. doi: 10.1111/exd.12184. |