We have discovered that a hydroquinone composition (with about 1 to about 12% hydroquinone, preferably with about 2% to about 10%, more preferably with about 2% to about 8%, more preferably with about 2% to about 4%, most preferably with about 3% to about 4% hydroquinone) with preferably a pH of from about 5.5 to about 8.0, more preferably a pH of from about 5.5 to about 7.5, and most preferably at a pH of from about 6.0 to about 7.5, can include cationic salts of acidic ascorbyl esters, preferably sodium ascorbyl phosphate, more preferably aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, most preferably magnesium ascorbyl phosphate as an antioxidant and the color destabilization problems are appreciably less as compared to hydroquinone compositions without such a cationic salt of acidic ascorbyl esters in the neutral pH range: preferably a pH of from about 5.5 to about 8.0, more preferably a pH of from about 5.5 to about 7.5, and most preferably at a pH of from about 6.0 to about 7.5. ~lgM~Gc{1S_1Q/_/v">S 9 4]DYR@'c The toxicology of hydroquinone - relevance to occupational and environmental exposure. Therefore, the solubility values of hydroquinone in different solvents are required; however, the data availability in the literature is poor.3-7 In this work, the solubility data of hydroquinone in water, methanol, ethanol, 2-propanol, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, and acetic acid from 276.65 K to 345.10 K under atmospheric pressure were . 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Google Scholar, A.-C. Huang, Y.-K. Chuang, C.-F. Huang, C.-M. Shu, J. Therm. All information collection is solely used to support ChemPoint customers service communications. The solubilities of benzoic acid, salicylic acid, resorcinol and hydroquinone in water and in 1-octanol were measured by the dynamic method which is also called the synthetic method from 297.25 K to 334.45 K. Using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC Q2000 and SDT Q600), the melting temperature and the enthalpy of fusion of these solutes were determined. "F$H:R!zFQd?r9\A&GrQhE]a4zBgE#H *B=0HIpp0MxJ$D1D, VKYdE"EI2EBGt4MzNr!YK ?%_&#(0J:EAiQ(()WT6U@P+!~mDe!hh/']B/?a0nhF!X8kc&5S6lIa2cKMA!E#dV(kel }}Cq9 It does not have the same predisposition to cause dermatitis as metol does. Diamines, useful in the rubber industry as antiozone agents, are similarly produced from aniline: Hydroquinone has a variety of uses principally associated with its action as a reducing agent that is soluble in water. Phase A is added to the tank, which is held at a temperature of from about 70 to about 75 C, and in which a CO. Hydroquinone can be made through several routes. I've been presented with the problem of trying to dissolve Hydroquinone in a solvent other than water. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Solute (1 g) Water Boiling Water Alcohol Chloroform Ether Other Acenocoumarol 67,000 280 130 1800 Acetaminophen 20 10 1 N sodium hydroxide, 15 Acetohexamide 230 210 Acetylcysteine 5 4 Acetyldigitoxin 6100 62.5 12 >10,000 Ammonium Alum 7 0.5 Aluminum Chloride 0.9 4 Aluminum Sulfate 1 Amantadine Hydrochloride 2.5 5.1 18 polyethylene glycol 400, 70 The solubility was increased by addition of ethanol, reached a maximum . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Privacy Policy. Place an order online, track your orders, download SDS and TDS, and see your quotes, all in one secure place. Treatment with hydroquinone interferes with the action of tyrosinase, which is an enzyme used in the synthesis of melanin, and compositions are sold across the counter at about 2% hydroquinone and by prescription at higher concentrations. 2 Liquid phase only; silicon dioxide remains as a residue in these solvents. This saturated dicarboxylic acid exists as a white powder. Gerhard Franz, Roger A. Sheldon "Oxidation" in. vitamin C; Salts thereof, Medicinal preparations containing active ingredients not provided for in groups A61K31/00-A61K41/00, Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has also highlighted concerns. 2017-02-16T10:10:56+01:00 [23] This conclusion was reached based on the extent of absorption in humans and the incidence of neoplasms in rats in several studies where adult rats were found to have increased rates of tumours, including thyroid follicular cell hyperplasias, anisokaryosis (variation in nuclei sizes), mononuclear cell leukemia, hepatocellular adenomas and renal tubule cell adenomas. Table II shows that at 5C, 4% hydroquinone compositions maintain their white or light straw color with the addition of at least about 0.5% magnesium ascorbyl phosphate at the low pH ranges (from about 3.50 to about 5.50) and when about 1.0 to about 2.0% magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is used in the pH range of about 7.0. uuid:a150f3fd-7f22-4439-aa26-6f445f4017e5 AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR, Kind code of ref document: The solubilities in binary and ternary systems of hydroquinone (1,4-dihydroxybenzene) and p-quinone (1,4-benzoquinone) in supercritical carbon dioxide were measured in the pressure range 10.0 to 35.0 MPa at temperatures of 333, 348 and 363 K.In binary systems, the solubility of hydroquinone was three orders of magnitude lower than that of p-quinone. 12.4. Sodium metabisulfite has the added advantage that it does not discolor by oxidation. This page was last modified on 19 June 2019, at 20:05. The protective system can be an entrapment system, a single or multi- laminar system, such as by the formation of vesicles such as a liposome or by utilizing wax, paraffin, silicone, polyethylene, or any material or system which protects the retinoid from oxidation. I understand the concentrations are high but I have used them before, its just too expensive to keep buying from a compounding pharmacy. The Beaver: Its Life and Impact. Hydroquinone is soluble in alcohol solvents such as ethanol and methanol [17]. INCI HydroquinoneEastman Hydroquinone, USP is a skin care ingredient used to produce effective skin- lightening applications for depigmentation. A3, Free format text: HYdroquinone can be found in various skin care products. 108. Calorim. Methylaminophenol, used in photography, is produced in this way:[8]. Place water in container then bring the temperature to 15c in a boil bath then add products at this point when youre making the lotion u will need to add the other ingredients. It has a white-solid appearance. [24], Numerous studies have revealed that hydroquinone, if taken orally, can cause exogenous ochronosis, a disfiguring disease in which blue-black pigments are deposited onto the skin; however, skin preparations containing the ingredient are administered topically. Found. Hydroquinone is combustible when preheated. 0000003430 00000 n stearic, palmitic, arachidic acids, Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. While the hydroquinone is effective for the pigmentation disorder treatment, retinoid is used for its skin treatment benefits. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. 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Cite this article. It is soluble in water. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. Color stability improvement is evident at all levels. The Density of hydroquinone is . Other aspects, advantages, and modifications are evident from a review of the following claims. J. Pharm. This invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of pigmentation disorders, including hyperpigmentation and vitiligo. The disodium diphenolate salt of hydroquinone is used as an alternating comonomer unit in the production of the polymer PEEK. It is moderately soluble in water and highly soluble in alcohol. Please sign in to view account pricing and product availability. Hydroquinone is sold by chemical suppliers. Heat Mass Transf. 2017-02-16T09:38:58+01:00 If you have any specific questions, please include them in the comments section. Hydroquinone is a white crystalline solid, poorly soluble in water, but more soluble in organic solvents. ADS Data 51, 127129 (2006), J. Lim, S. Jang, H. K. Cho, M. S. Shin, H. Kim, J. Chem. Environ. This is a prescription-only ingredient in some countries, including the member states of the European Union under Directives 76/768/EEC:1976.