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2380-82-7

Name 6-hydroxy-5-methoxyindole
CAS 2380-82-7
Molecular Formula C9H9NO2
MDL Number MFCD13178662
Molecular Weight 163.17
MOL File 2380-82-7.mol

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6-hydroxy-5-methoxyindole is said to promote melanin synthesis. Thus it is incorporated into cosmetics to create a tanned look, as with dihydroxyacetone. It is claimed to yield a pigmentation quality equivalent to that obtained from natural tanning.

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