4-Hexylresorcinol (CAS No. 136-77-6) is an organic compound with properties including antiseptic, anesthetic, and antioxidant uses. It is a substituted dihydroxybenzene used in pharmaceuticals (such as throat lozenges or topical solutions for minor skin issues), cosmetics (as a skin-brightening agent), and sometimes as a food additive. Its chemical formula is C12H18O2
| CAS Number | 136-77-6 |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Molecular Formula | C12H18O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 194.27 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 65 – 67 °C (reported range: 66.9 – 67.9 °C) |
| Boiling Point | 333 – 335 °C at 1013 hPa |
| Flash Point | 198 °C |
| pH | 7.7 (0.5 g/L aqueous solution at 20 °C) |
| Solubility | 0.5 g/L in water |
| Packing |
Powder form: 25 Kg HEDP bag with 2 inner liners (5-layer protected packaging) |
| Synonyms |
1,3-Dihydroxy-4-hexylbenzene, 4-Hexylresorcine, 4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol, 4-Hexyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 4-(1-Hexyl)resorcinol, Antascarin, Ascarinol, Caprokol, 1-(2′,4′-Dihydroxyphenyl)hexane, p-Hexylresorcinol, Crystoids, ST-37 |
| Shelf Life | 24 months when stored at 2 – 8 °C under recommended conditions. |
| Uses |
Used as a food processing aid to prevent melanosis in shrimp, as an antiseptic in pharmaceutical formulations, and as an active ingredient in cosmetic and anti-aging skincare products to reduce dark spots and improve skin tone. Also used as a research chemical, analytical reference standard, and intermediate in chemical synthesis. |
