| Melting Point | 119–120°C |
| CAS Min % | 97.5 |
| CAS Max % | 100.0 |
| Color | Brown to White |
| Infrared Spectrum | Authentic |
| Assay Percent Range | 97.5% min. (GC) |
| Packaging | Glass bottle |
| Linear Formula | C6H5CH2OC6H4OH |
| Physical Form | Solid |
| Molecular Weight | 200.23 g/mol |
| Beilstein | 06,845 |
| Assay | 98% |
| CAS Number | 103-16-2 |
| EC Number | 203-083-3 |
| NACRES | NA.22 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 24849729 |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352100 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002333 |
| Beilstein/REAXYS Number | 1958305 |
| Applications | Azo/hetaryl-azophenol dye manufacturing intermediate |
This compound is a phenol protected as its benzyl ether. Under the name Monobenzone, this same molecule is a recognized skin-depigmenting agent — it selectively destroys melanocytes by forming reactive quinone intermediates with the enzyme tyrosinase, which is both the basis of its historical use in treating widespread vitiligo and, more recently, a mechanism of interest in melanoma immunotherapy research.
This compound is used as a dye-manufacturing intermediate (in azo and hetaryl-azophenol dye synthesis) and as a research compound in dermatology and immuno-oncology, studying melanocyte/melanoma biology.
Sold strictly as a bulk research/technical-grade chemical — not a finished, approved pharmaceutical product. Any customers with pharmaceutical or dermatological end-use intentions are responsible for their own regulatory compliance.
