Product Description: 4-Isopropylcatechol is a potent and irreversible cutaneous depigmenting agent. 4-Isopropylcatechol significantly inhibits protein biosynthesis in mouse melanoma cells containing high levels of tyrosinase. 4-Isopropylcatechol can be use to study hyperpigmentation of skins[1][2].
Formula: C9H12O2
References: [1]Sugano H, et al. Tyrosinase-mediated inhibition of in vitro leucine incorporation into mouse melanoma by 4-isopropylcatechol. Cancer Res. 1975 Nov;35(11 Pt 1):3126-30./[2]Bleehen SS. The treatment of hypermelanosis with 4-isopropylcatechol. Br J Dermatol. 1976 Jun;94(6):687-94.