| Formula |
CAS |
| C13H12O2 |
103-16-2 |
Background
Hydroquinone monobenzylether is a rubber antioxidant and depigmenting agent. It is used rarely in the rubber industry at this time. It is also used as an inhibitor in acrylic resins.
SynonymsHydroquinone monobenzylether
Monobenzone
4-(Phenylmethoxy)phenol
p-(Benzyloxy)phenol
Hydroquinone benzyl ether
p-Hydroxypehnyl benzyl ether
Benzyl hydroquinone
Monobenzyl hydroquinone
Benoquin
Depigman
Pigmex
Benzoquin
Agerite
UsesBenoquin
Rubber
Shoes
Cross-ReactionsUnusual ReactionsDepigmentation
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Referenties
| 1. |
Mosher, D.B., J.A. Parrish, and T.B.
Fitzpatrick, Monobenzylether of hydroquinone. A retrospective
study of treatment of 18 vitiligo patients and a review of the
literature. British Journal of Dermatology, 1977. 97(6): p.
669-79. |
| 2. |
van Ketel, W.G., Sensitization to
hydroquinone and the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone. Contact
Dermatitis, 1984. 10(4): p. 253. |
| 3. |
Sanz de Galdeano, C., et al., Achromic
patch test from hydroquinone monobenzyl ether. Contact
Dermatitis, 1993. 29(1): p. 43-4. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9