4-methoxyphenol

4-methoxyphenol
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Mequinol
Systematic (IUPAC) name
4-Methoxyphenol
Identifiers
CAS number	150-76-5
ATC code	D11AX06
PubChem	9015
Chemical data
Formula	C₇H₈O₂
Mol. mass	124.13722 g/mol
Synonyms	4-hydroxyanisole, para-guaiacol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status	?(CA) ?(US) Unscheduled
Routes	Topical

Mequinol is a drug used in the treatment of liver spots.¹

Chemistry

It is the monomethyl ether of hydroquinone, and an isomer of guaiacol.

v • d • e Other dermatological preparations (D11)

Medicated shampoos	Cetrimide - Cadmium compounds - Selenium compounds - Povidone-iodine - Sulfur compounds - Xenysalate

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)

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