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HEXYLRESORCINOL

  • CAS No:136-77-6 4-hexylbenzene-1,3-diol
    Molecular Structure

    Detailed Description

    NAME : HEXYLRESORCINOL
    IUPAC NAME : 4-HEXYLBENZENE-1,3-DIOL
    CAS NUMBER : 136-77-6
    MOLECULAR FORMULA : C12H18O2
    MOLAR MASS : 194.28 G/MOL

    APPLICATIONS

    HEXYLRESORCINOL is used in manufacture of many organic compounds. It is used in the synthesis if fluorescent and leather dyes and adhesives, rayon and nylon. It is used as a pharmaceutical to treat acne and other greasy skin conditions. It is used as an anti-dandruff agent in shampoo and sunscreen cosmetics. The para (1,4) isomer is hydroquinone (also known as quinol), which forms clear prisms used as a photographic reducer and developer.