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Hydroquinone（Cat No.:A000065）, is a chemical compound commonly used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. It is a white crystalline substance with antioxidant properties and is known for its skin-lightening effects. In cosmetics, hydroquinone is used to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, such as age spots and melasma, by inhibiting the production of melanin in the skin. In pharmaceuticals, it can be used in various dermatological formulations.
| Catalog Number | A000065 |
| CAS Number | 123-31-9 |
| Synonyms | Quinol, 1,4-Benzenediol, 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene, HQ |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6O2 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | benzene-1,4-diol |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H6O2/c7-5-1-2-6(8)4-3-5/h1-4,7-8H |
| InChIKey | QIGBRXMKCJKVMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=CC=C1O)O |
