Monobenzone is the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone. Monobenzone occurs as a white, almost tasteless crystalline powder, soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water. Benoquin cream contains monobenzone a chemical that is used to treat vitiligo, a skin condition in which irregular patches of skin lose colour and become whitened, due to destruction of the pigment producing cells called melanocytes.

Monobenzone is the monobenzyl ether of hydroquinone. Monobenzone occurs as a white, almost tasteless crystalline powder, soluble in alcohol and practically insoluble in water. Benoquin cream contains monobenzone a chemical that is used to treat vitiligo, a skin condition in which irregular patches of skin lose colour and become whitened, due to destruction of the pigment producing cells called melanocytes.