Mequinol
Skin Lightening Agent — DERMATOLOGICALS
Also known as: hydroquinone methyl ether, p-Hydroxyanisol, p-Hydroxymethoxybenzene
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Mequinol is an ofm drug in the Skin Lightening Agent class catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 1999. Its mechanism of action is classified as Melanin Synthesis Inhibitors. DrugCentral lists 1 molecular target, including TYR. Recorded indications include Solar Lentigines.
- Approval status: ofm (first approved 1999 by the FDA).
- Drug class: Skin Lightening Agent.
- Mechanism of action: Melanin Synthesis Inhibitors.
- Molecular targets: TYR (1 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Solar Lentigines.
- ATC code: D11AX06 (Other dermatologicals).
- Molecular formula: C7H8O2; molecular weight 124.14 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (1)
- Solar Lentigines
Contraindications (5)
- Breastfeeding (mother)
- Eczema
- Pregnancy, function
- Sunburn
- Vitiligo
Mechanism & targets
| Mechanism of action (MoA) | Melanin Synthesis Inhibitors |
|---|---|
| Established pharmacologic class | Skin Lightening Agent |
Molecular targets (1)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrosinase | TYR | inhibitor | — |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-12-10 | FDA | — | — |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
D11AX06 | DERMATOLOGICALS › OTHER DERMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS › OTHER DERMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS › Other dermatologicals |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Mequinol is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C7H8O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 124.14 g/mol |
| CAS number | 150-76-5 |
| InChIKey | NWVVVBRKAWDGAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 9015 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Mequinol used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Mequinol: Solar Lentigines.
How does Mequinol work?
Mequinol is classified as Melanin Synthesis Inhibitors; its molecular targets in DrugCentral include TYR (inhibitor).
When was Mequinol first approved?
Mequinol was first approved by the FDA in 1999.
What drug class does Mequinol belong to?
Mequinol is in the Skin Lightening Agent class.
What is the chemical formula of Mequinol?
Mequinol has the molecular formula C7H8O2 and a molecular weight of 124.14 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 4221 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL544 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 9015 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB09516 — drug record
- FDA UNII 6HT8U7K3AM — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Mequinol — current prescribing information (label search)
- UniProt P14679 (TYR) — target protein
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