Molar mass of Hydroquinone
The molecular formula of Hydroquinone is C6H6O2, giving a molar mass of 110.112 g/mol.
Molar mass
110.112g/mol
Computed from the formula with the IUPAC conventional atomic weights (abridged, 2021 edition).
Formula
C6H6O2
Category
Cosmetic Actives
Atoms per molecule
14
Hydroquinone conversions
Mass ↔ amount and solution conversions derived from the stored molar mass of 110.112 g/mol.
1 mmol110.112 mg
1 g9.0817 mmol
1 M110.112 g/L
About Hydroquinone
A potent skin-lightening agent that inhibits tyrosinase, the enzyme that makes melanin. Long-term use can paradoxically darken skin through ochronosis, so it is prescription-only in many markets.
Related compounds
Other entries in Cosmetic Actives.
AllantoinC4H6N4O3 · 158.117 g/molAvobenzoneC20H22O3 · 310.393 g/molAzelaic acidC9H16O4 · 188.223 g/molFerulic acidC10H10O4 · 194.186 g/molGlycolic acidC2H4O3 · 76.051 g/molHyaluronic acidC14H21NO11 · 379.318 g/molKojic acidC6H6O4 · 142.110 g/molLactic acidC3H6O3 · 90.078 g/molNiacinamideC6H6N2O · 122.127 g/molPanthenolC9H19NO4 · 205.254 g/molPhenoxyethanolC8H10O2 · 138.166 g/molResveratrolC14H12O3 · 228.247 g/mol