Mequinol

Mequinol, MeHQ or 4-methoxyphenol, is an organic compound with the formula CH3OC6H4OH. It is a phenol with a methoxy group in the para position. A colorless solid, it is used in dermatology and organic chemistry.

Mequinol
Clinical data
Other names4-Hydroxyanisole; para-Guaiacol
AHFS/Drugs.comInternational Drug Names
MedlinePlusa682437
Routes of
administration
Topical
ATC code
Legal status
Legal status
  • CA: Unscheduled
  • US: ℞-only and Unscheduled
  • In general: unscheduled
Identifiers
  • 4-Methoxyphenol
CAS Number
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IUPHAR/BPS
ChemSpider
UNII
KEGG
ChEMBL
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
ECHA InfoCard100.005.246
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC7H8O2
Molar mass124.139 g·mol−1
Density1.55 g/cm3
Melting point52.5 °C (126.5 °F)
Boiling point243 °C (469 °F)
  • InChI=1S/C7H8O2/c1-9-7-4-2-6(8)3-5-7/h2-5,8H,1H3 Y
  • Key:NWVVVBRKAWDGAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
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