{"product_id":"hydroquinone-usp-for-compounding-api","title":"Hydroquinone API Powder USP For Compounding","description":"\u003cp\u003eHydroquinone API Powder USP is the pharmaceutical-grade, pure form of hydroquinone that meets the strict quality and purity requirements set by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). “API” means it is the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient used to manufacture medicines and topical products—most notably, prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) skin-lightening creams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(240, 27, 27);\"\u003eNote: Non-Stock Item. Ships in 2 to 3 Business days. 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Create tailored, professional-grade formulations to effectively treat melasma, chloasma, dark spots, age spots, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone with Medisca’s batch-tested, pharmacy-grade hydroquinone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Hydroquinone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydroquinone\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as 1,4-benzenediol) is a \u003cstrong\u003etopical depigmenting agent\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly used in dermatology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts primary medical use is \u003cstrong\u003ereducing hyperpigmentation\u003c\/strong\u003e (such as melasma, age spots, sun spots, freckles, and post-inflammatory pigmentation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt works by \u003cstrong\u003einhibiting melanin production\u003c\/strong\u003e in the skin, leading to a lightening effect over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does “API Powder USP” Mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAPI (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient):\u003c\/strong\u003e The raw, unformulated, highly pure substance used as the main active component in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSP (United States Pharmacopeia):\u003c\/strong\u003e Indicates full compliance with official US standards for identity, purity, strength, and safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowder form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder, ready for further formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e1,4-Benzenediol (Hydroquinone)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e C\u0026lt;sub\u0026gt;6\u0026lt;\/sub\u0026gt;H\u0026lt;sub\u0026gt;6\u0026lt;\/sub\u0026gt;O\u0026lt;sub\u0026gt;2\u0026lt;\/sub\u0026gt;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 123-31-9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e White to off-white crystalline powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110.11 g\/mol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soluble in water and alcohol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e USP—suitable for use in regulated pharmaceuticals\u003cbr\u003eIntended Users: Licensed manufacturers and compounding pharmacies; 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