What is mequinol used for?

Mequinol affects chemicals in the skin that create pigmentation or darkening. Tretinoin is a topical form of vitamin A that helps the skin renew itself. Mequinol and tretinoin topical (applied to the skin) is used to treat age spots, liver spots, and sun spots, also called solar lentigines (len-TYE-ge-neez).

How long does it take for Mequinol to work?

You may notice redness, stinging, burning or irritation when you first start using this medicine. It may take up to 6 months before you notice full beneficial effects, even if you use the medicine every day. Check with your doctor at any time skin irritation becomes severe or if your age spots get darker in color.

Is Mequinol water soluble?

Structure for HMDB0029696 (Mequinol)

How much is the molecular weight of mequinol?

Warning. Mequinol structure. Common Name. Mequinol. CAS Number. 150-76-5. Molecular Weight. 124.137. Density.

What kind of applications can mequinol be used for?

Mequinol is a phenol used in various applications. It is used as an inhibitor for acrylic monomers and acrylonitirles, as a stabilizer for chlorinated hydrocarbons and ethyl cellulose, as an ultraviolet inhibitor, as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of antioxidants, pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, and dyestuffs 3.

How does mequinol work as a depigmenting agent?

More… Mequinol is a synthetic derivate of hydroquinone and depigmenting agent. Although the exact mechanism of the depigmenting effects of mequinol remains unclear, it may exert its effect by oxidation of tyrosinase to cytotoxic products in melanocytes. Mequinol may also act by competitively inhibiting the formation of melanin precursors.

What kind of drug is mequinol mixed with tretinoin?

As a topical drug mequinol is often mixed with tretinoin, a topical retinoid. A common formulation for this drug is an ethanolic solution of 2% mequinol and 0.01% tretinoin by mass. Dermatologists commonly prescribe the drug to treat solar lentigines, liver spots, or age spots.