Mequinol

CHEMBL544 Phase 4 Aprobado Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
124.1 g/mol
LogP
1.3
Phase
4

Used to treat certain skin conditions such as solar lentigines (age spots), this medication works by inhibiting melanin production to lighten darkened areas of skin. It is applied directly to the affected skin and is often combined with tretinoin to enhance its effectiveness.

Peso molecular

124,1400 g/mol

LogP

1,30

TPSA

29,50 Ų

Regla de cinco de Lipinski

Cumple

Mecanismo de acción

Stimulates melanocyte proliferation and melanin synthesis, increasing photoprotective pigmentation in the skin.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mecanismo

Stimulates melanocyte proliferation and melanin synthesis, increasing photoprotective pigmentation in the skin.

Estructura 2D

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SMILES

COc1ccc(O)cc1

InChI

InChI=1S/C7H8O2/c1-9-7-4-2-6(8)3-5-7/h2-5,8H,1H3

Molecular Formula

C7H8O2

HBD / HBA

1 / 2

Enlaces Rotables

1

Átomos Pesados

9

No targets recorded

Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.

No interactions recorded

Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

Preguntas frecuentes

Used to treat certain skin conditions such as solar lentigines (age spots), this medication works by inhibiting melanin production to lighten darkened areas of skin. It is applied directly to the affected skin and is often combined with tretinoin to enhance its effectiveness.

Stimulates melanocyte proliferation and melanin synthesis, increasing photoprotective pigmentation in the skin.

Yes, Mequinol is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL544. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 9015. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.

Aviso médico

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.