Monobenzone is the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone. Monobenzone is a white, almost tasteless crystalline powder, soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water. Chemically, monobenzone is designated as p-(benzyloxy) phenol; the empirical formula is C13H12O2; molecular weight 200.24. The structural formula is C13H12O2 200.24. Each gram contains 400 mg of monobenzone USP in a water-washable base consisting of purified water USP, cetyl alcohol NF, propylene glycol USP, sodium lauryl sulfate NF, and white wax NF

Benoquin gel 40% is a depigmenting agent whose mechanism of action is not fully understood. The topical application of monobenzone increases the excretion of melanin from the melanocytes. The same action is thought to be responsible for the depigmenting effect. Monobenzone may destroy melanocytes and cause permanent depigmentation. This effect is erratic and may take one to four months while existing melanin is lost with normal stratum corneum sloughing. Hyperpigmented skin appears to fade more rapidly than normal skin, and exposure to sunlight reduces the depigmenting effect of the drug. After depigmentation with topical monobenzone, the histology of the skin is the same as that seen in vitiligo; the epidermis is normal except for the absence of identifiable melanocytes.

WARNING! This product is for clinical research purposes only. Do not use it on human or animal skin, as it may result in permanent depigmented skin cells. Benoquin gel 40% contains a potent depigmenting agent and is not a cosmetic skin bleach. Use of Benoquin 40% is contraindicated in any conditions other than for research purposes. Benoquin 40% frequently produces irreversible depigmentation, and it must not be used as a skincare product.

 Color: Light Sun Color Gel I 60g white airless pump bottles

Qty: 12 of the 60g