Basic Information
- Product Name:4-butylresorcinol;rucinol
- INCI Name:4-BUTYLRESORCINOL
- CAS NO.:18979-61-8
- MF:C10H14O2
- MW:166.22
- Melting Point:50.0 to 55.0 °C
- Boiling Point:166°C/7mmHg(lit.)
- Density:1.092±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
- Function:Skin Brightening
Product Specification
| Test items | Standards |
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Odor |
Characteristic Odor |
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Appearance |
White to Off- white powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in most organie solvents.Slightly soluble in water |
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ldentification |
Match with standard |
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Water(KF) |
Water content: no more than 0.50% |
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Related Substances(HPLC)
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Resorcin: no more than 0.10% |
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Total Impurities: no more than 1.0% |
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Purity(GC) |
GC Purity: no less than 99.0% |
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Residue lgnition |
No more than 0.50% |
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Residual Solvents(GC) |
Heptane: no more than 0.50% |
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AS |
≤2ppm |
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Hg |
≤1ppm |
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Cd |
≤5ppm |
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Pb |
≤10ppm |
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Storage Condition |
Store with seal at room temp |
Application
- 4-butylresorcinol, also known as rucinol, CAS NO 18979-61-8 is a chemical compound used to treat hyperpigmentation, dark spots in the skin. 4-butylresorcinol inhibits the activity of tyrosinase, an enzyme that produces melanin.
Skin-lightening
4-butylresorcinol(CAS NO 18979-61-8) inhibits tyrosinase, an enzyme that regulates melanin production. 4-BUTYLRESORCINOL reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and uneven skin tone.
Packaging and delivery
Packaging
Inner packing is bottle or double LDPE bags, one Foil pouch, packed in a carton or a drum according to the quantity.
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Company Profile
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