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Mequinol


Mequinol
Systematic (IUPAC) name
4-Methoxyphenol
Identifiers
CAS number	150-76-5
ATC code	D11AX06
PubChem	9015
Chemical data
Formula	C₇H₈O₂
Mol. mass	124.137 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
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Mequinol (also called 4-hydroxyanisole or para-guaiacol) is a drug used in the treatment of liver spots.^[1] It is the monomethyl ether of hydroquinone, and an isomer of guaiacol.

References

^ Mequinol and Tretinoin (Topical) - MayoClinic.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-24.

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Other dermatologicals	seborrhoeic dermatitis/dandruff (Lithium succinate, Pyrithione zinc) - skin whitening/depigmenting (Hydroquinone, Mequinol, Monobenzone) - anti-inflammatory/Immunomodulators (Oxaceprol, Gamolenic acid), Pimecrolimus, Tacrolimus) - baldness treatments (Finasteride, Minoxidil) - hair growth inhibiting agent (Eflornithine) - other (Calcium gluconate, Magnesium sulfate, Tiratricol)