What is 4-Hexylresorcinol CAS 136-77-6?
4-Hexylresorcinol CAS 136-77-6 is a white to pale crystalline organic compound used as a multifunctional research chemical and pharmaceutical intermediate. It exhibits notable antiseptic and mild local anesthetic activity and is widely applied in biochemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic research, particularly in studies related to antimicrobial mechanisms, enzyme modulation, skin biochemistry, and topical formulation development.
Specification
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
White to pale orange/pink crystalline powder |
| Melting Point |
65–67 °C |
| Boiling Point |
333–335 °C |
| Density |
~1.00 g/cm³ (estimated) |
| Storage conditions |
Store at 2–8 °C, cool and dry place |
Feature
- Antimicrobial & Antiseptic Activity: Demonstrates effective antimicrobial properties, making it suitable for research on antiseptic agents and infection control mechanisms.
- Enzyme Modulation Capability: Known to interact with enzymes such as tyrosinase, supporting its use in biochemical and cosmetic research related to pigmentation and oxidative processes.
- Cosmetic & Dermatological Research Value: Extensively studied in skincare and cosmetic R&D for applications involving skin tone regulation, anti-aging, and antioxidant performance.
- Stable Crystalline Solid: Offers good chemical stability, ease of handling, and reliable performance in laboratory research and formulation development.
Application
- Pharmaceutical & Antiseptic Research: Used in studies focused on antimicrobial activity, topical anesthetic mechanisms, and pharmaceutical formulation development.
- Cosmetic & Skincare Product Development: Applied in cosmetic research targeting skin brightening, pigmentation control, anti-oxidative protection, and anti-aging formulations.
- Biochemical & Enzyme Studies: Utilized in laboratory research exploring enzyme inhibition, cellular signaling pathways, and oxidative stress modulation.
- Reference Standard & Chemical Intermediate: Employed as a reference compound in analytical laboratories or as an intermediate in related organic synthesis research.
Packaging
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