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Phenylethyl Resorcinol

CAS 85-27-8 · Formula C14H14O2 · MW 214.26 g/mol

A resorcinol-derived specialty ingredient supplied to personal-care formulators. Phenylethyl Resorcinol (CAS 85-27-8) is a phenylethyl-substituted resorcinol (a benzene-1,3-diol derivative) supplied as a specialty ingredient for cosmetic and personal-care formulating.

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HS Code
2907.29
At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Preservation
Functional Roles
PHENYLETHYL RESORCINOL
ANTIOXIDANT
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
  • Cosmetic formulating: resorcinol-derivative ingredient supplied to personal-care formulators
  • Specialty ingredient: benzene-1,3-diol derivative for personal-care use
Safety & Handling
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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
2907 . 29
Chapter 29
Organic chemicals
Heading 29.07
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 2907.29
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
85-27-8
Molecular Formula
C14H14O2
Molecular Weight
214.26 g/mol
IUPAC Name
4-(1-phenylethyl)benzene-1,3-diol
INCI Name
PHENYLETHYL RESORCINOL
PubChem CID
InChI Key
PQSXNIMHIHYFEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
Phenylethyl resorcinol 4-(1-phenylethyl)-1,3-Benzenediol 1,3-Benzenediol, 4-(1-phenylethyl)- Symwhite 377 (+-)-PHENYLETHYL RESORCINOL 4-(1-phenylethyl)benzene-1,3-diol 4-(alpha-Methylbenzyl)resorcinol (+/-)-Phenylethyl resorcinol 4-(1-phenylethyl)resorcinol Phenylethyl resorcinol, (+/-) 2,4-dihydroxydiphenylethane 1,3-Benzenediol, 4-(1-phenylethyl)-, (+/-) 4-(a-Methylbenzyl)resorcinol
Full Description

Phenylethyl Resorcinol (CAS 85-27-8) is a phenylethyl-substituted resorcinol (a benzene-1,3-diol derivative) supplied as a specialty ingredient for cosmetic and personal-care formulating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is phenylethyl resorcinol?

Phenylethyl resorcinol (CAS 85-27-8) is a phenylethyl-substituted resorcinol, that is, a benzene-1,3-diol (resorcinol) derivative, with molecular formula C14H14O2. It is supplied as a specialty ingredient for cosmetic and personal-care formulating.

What is phenylethyl resorcinol used for?

It is supplied as a resorcinol-derivative specialty ingredient to personal-care and cosmetic formulators. RawSource supplies it as a raw material for incorporation into formulations rather than as a finished product.

What is the chemical identity of phenylethyl resorcinol?

Phenylethyl resorcinol is a benzene-1,3-diol (resorcinol) derivative bearing a phenylethyl substituent, CAS 85-27-8, formula C14H14O2, classified under HS code 2907.29. Request the CoA for the grade supplied.

How is phenylethyl resorcinol supplied and documented?

It is supplied as a specialty cosmetic ingredient with no assigned UN number in this listing. Request the SDS and CoA from RawSource for purity and handling details, and confirm the grade against your formulation requirements.

What is the cost of bulk phenylethyl resorcinol?

Pricing depends on grade, purity, and quantity. Request a bulk quote with your required volume rather than relying on a list price, and we will return current pricing along with the CoA and SDS.

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