Hydroquinone 通常用作皮肤增白剂，用于化妆品或处方药，是黑色素合成的抑制剂。Hydroquinone 可通过在碱性化合物存在下诱导过氧化氢的产生而用于制备氧化发光材料。Hydroquinone（HQ）是香烟焦油中最丰富的醌类物质，可通过肺进入循环，并与全身的细胞靶相互作用。 Hydroquinone 具有肝和肾毒性。
CAS：522-66-7
分子式：C20H26N2O2
分子量：326.43
纯度：98%
存储：Store at -20°C

Background:

Hydroquinone is a inhibitor of melanin synthesis, serves as a skin whitener and is usually available in cosmetics or on prescription[1].Hydroquinone can be used in the preparation of oxidized light-emitting materials such as lucigenin by inducing the production of hydrogen peroxide in the presence of basic compounds.Hydroquinone (HQ) is the most abundant quinine present in cigarette tar it can enter the circulation via the lungs and can interact with cellular targets throughout the body, hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic properties has been reported[1].