CAS 136-77-6: Hexylresorcinol
Description:Hexylresorcinol, with the CAS number 136-77-6, is an organic compound characterized by its phenolic structure, featuring a hexyl group attached to a resorcinol backbone. It appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline solid and is known for its solubility in organic solvents while being less soluble in water. Hexylresorcinol exhibits antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, making it useful in various applications, including cosmetics, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals. It is often employed as a skin-lightening agent and in formulations aimed at treating acne and other skin conditions due to its ability to inhibit tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in melanin production. Additionally, it has been studied for its potential in food preservation due to its antimicrobial effects. Safety assessments indicate that it is generally considered safe for topical use, although, like many compounds, it may cause irritation in sensitive individuals. Overall, hexylresorcinol is valued for its multifunctional properties in both cosmetic and therapeutic contexts.
Formula:C12H18O2
InChI:InChI=1S/C12H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-10-7-8-11(13)9-12(10)14/h7-9,13-14H,2-6H2,1H3
InChI key:InChIKey=WFJIVOKAWHGMBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:OC1=CC=C(C(O)=C1)CCCCCC
- Synonyms:
- 1,3-Benzenediol, 4-hexyl-
- 1,3-Dihydroxy-4-hexylbenzene
- 1-(2′,4′-Dihydroxyphenyl)hexane
- 4-(1-Hexyl)resorcinol
- 4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol
- 4-Hexyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene
- 4-Hexylbenzene-1,3-Diol
- 4-Hexylresorcine
- 4-n-Hexylresorcinol
- 5-Hexylbenzene-1,3-Diol
- See more synonyms
- Adrover
- Antascarin
- Ascaricid
- Ascarinol
- Ascaryl
- Caprokol
- Crystoids
- Cystoids Anthelmintic
- EverFresh
- Gelovermin
- Hexylresorcinol
- Hidesol
- Kom 14
- Mycoderm
- NSC 1570
- Oxana
- Prensol
- Resorcinol, 4-hexyl-
- S.T. 37
- Sucrets
- Synovea HR
- Worm-Agen
- p-Hexylresorcinol
