Hydroquinone

Introduction: Hydroquinone

Description of Hydroquinone

Hydroquinone: Produced as an inhibitor, an antioxidant, and an intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, motor fuels, and oils; in photographic processing; and naturally in certain plant species, Hydroquinone is a phenol derivative with antioxidant properties that can cause toxicity in several organs, notably the kidney. Used as a topical treatment for skin hyperpigmentation and in various cosmetic products, it is metabolized mainly to glutathione conjugates and forms mutagenic DNA adducts in in-vitro systems. (NCI04)
Source: Diseases Database

Hydroquinone: 1,4-dihydroxybenzene.
Source: CRISP

Hydroquinone: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Hydroquinone:

• Inhibitor
• Antioxidant
• Intermediate
• Synthesis
• Motor
• Motor problems
• Oils
• Processing

Terms associated with Hydroquinone:

Terms Similar to Hydroquinone:

• p-Dihydroxybenzenes
• para-Dihydroxybenzenes

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Hydroquinone

• Phenols

Source - MeSH 2007

• phenol

Source - CRISP

The term Hydroquinone can be used for:

• 1,4 benzenediol
• quinol

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Hydroquinone

The following list attempts to classify Hydroquinone into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Organic Chemicals
  • Phenols
    • Hydroquinones

External links related to: Hydroquinone

• Hydroquinone Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Hydroquinone (3% Topical Solution) - RxList Monographs
• eMedicine - Skin Lightening/Depigmenting Agents : Article by Michael P Tabibian, MD
• Hydroquinone (CASRN 123-31-9), IRIS, Environmental Protection Agency
• Eldopaque Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Hydroquinone (4% Cream) - RxList Monographs
• RxMed: Pharmaceutical Information - SOLAQUIN

Source: Diseases Database

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