Description

4-Butylresorcinol (CAS No. 18979-61-8) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₄O₂, also known by its IUPAC name 4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol. This white to off-white crystalline powder is widely utilized in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and research applications due to its potent antioxidant and depigmenting properties. With a molecular weight of 166.22 g/mol, it exhibits excellent solubility in organic solvents such as ethanol and DMSO, making it ideal for formulation studies. Our product is rigorously tested for purity (≥98% by HPLC) and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in melanin inhibition assays, dermatological research, and as a key ingredient in skin-lightening formulations. Each batch is supplied with comprehensive analytical documentation, including GC/MS and NMR spectra for quality verification.

Properties

• CAS Number: 18979-61-8
• Complexity: 125
• IUPAC Name: 4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H14O2/c1-2-3-4-8-5-6-9(11)7-10(8)12/h5-7,11-12H,2-4H2,1H3
• InChI Key: CSHZYWUPJWVTMQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 166.099379685
• Molecular Formula: C10H14O2
• Molecular Weight: 166.22
• SMILES: CCCCC1=C(C=C(C=C1)O)O
• Topological: 40.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 166.099379685
• Synonyms: 4-Butylresorcinol, 18979-61-8, 4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol, 1,3-Benzenediol, 4-butyl-, Rucinol, 4-n-Butylresorcinol, Resorcinol, 4-butyl-, Butylresorcinol, 4-Butylresorcin, BRN 1942645, 2IK4UQ3ZGA, Rucinol (TN), VIVINOL, DTXSID50172403, EC 606-191-2, 1,3-Dihydroxy-4-N butyl benzene, 4-06-00-06003 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), 4-N-BUTYLRESORCINOL [WHO-DD], DTXCID7094894, 4-BUTYLRESORCINOL [INCI], 606-191-2, N-butylresorcinol, MFCD01684800, CHEMBL450195, CHEBI:81689, UNII-2IK4UQ3ZGA, SCHEMBL68792, 4-Butylresorcinol (Standard), SCHEMBL4656377, 4-Butylbenzene-1 pound not3-diol, HMS3749K09, BCP08128, AC-349, BDBM50248158, s4997, 4-Butylresorcinol, analytical standard, AKOS006277916, CCG-266331, CS-7786, HY-107369R, NCGC00599698-01, AS-10742, DA-60341, FB168030, SY054111, HY-107369, B3773, NS00006646, 4-Butylresorcinol;4-n-Butylresorcinol, Rucinol, C18343, Q2171802, BRD-K61036791-001-01-6, 2,4-Dihydroxy-n-butylbenzene;4-Butylbenzene-1,3-diol;Rucinol, 1,3-Benzenediol, 4-butyl-;Butylresorcinol;4-n-butylresorcinol;4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol;2,4-Dihydroxy-n-butyl benzen

Application

4-Butylresorcinol is primarily employed as a tyrosinase inhibitor in dermatological research for studying hyperpigmentation disorders. It serves as an active ingredient in cosmetic formulations targeting age spots and melasma due to its melanin-suppressing effects. The compound also finds use in antioxidant studies for evaluating free radical scavenging activity in biochemical systems.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H400 (97.8%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P264, P264+P265, P270, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P391, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Aquatic Acute 1 (97.8%)

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