| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Potassium 4-methoxysalicylate | [CAS]
152312-71-5 | [Synonyms]
MSAK
4MSK
4-MSAK
LGB-4MSK
4MS KTranexamic Acid
POTASSIUM METHOXYCINNAMATE
Potassium methoxysalicylate
POTASSIUM 4-METHOXYSALICYLATE
Potassium2-hydro-4-methoxylbenzoate
Potassium 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate
4-Methoxy Salicylic Acid Potassium Salt
P-Methoxy salicylic acid potassium salt
Benzoic acid,2-hydroxy-4-Methoxy-, potassiuM salt (1:1)
Potassium methoxysalicylate
Potassium 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate
| [EINECS(EC#)]
200-001-8 | [Molecular Formula]
C8H7KO4 | [MDL Number]
MFCD13194966 | [MOL File]
152312-71-5.mol | [Molecular Weight]
206.24 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
>220°C (dec.) | [storage temp. ]
Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature | [solubility ]
DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly) | [form ]
Solid | [color ]
White to Off-White | [CAS DataBase Reference]
152312-71-5 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
4MSK (Potassium 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoate) inhibits the activity of the enzyme tyrosinase, which is needed for melanin production. It can be used to lighten and balance skin tone, and reducing dark spots or age spots.
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