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4-Butylresorcinol

CAS 18979-61-8 · Formula C10H14O2 · MW 166.22 g/mol

A 4-alkyl-substituted resorcinol (dihydric phenol) supplied as a cosmetic ingredient for skin-care formulations and handled as a specialty alkylresorcinol building block for formulators.

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HS Code
2907.29
At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Preservation
Functional Roles
4-BUTYLRESORCINOL
ANTIOXIDANT
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
  • Cosmetic active: Ingredient in skin-brightening and even-skin-tone formulations.
  • Tyrosinase inhibitor: Resorcinol derivative that inhibits the tyrosinase enzyme.
  • Specialty phenol: 4-alkylresorcinol building block for cosmetic formulation.
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
18979-61-8
Molecular Formula
C10H14O2
Molecular Weight
166.22 g/mol
IUPAC Name
4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol
INCI Name
4-BUTYLRESORCINOL
PubChem CID
InChI Key
CSHZYWUPJWVTMQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
4-Butylresorcinol 4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol Rucinol 1,3-Benzenediol, 4-butyl- 4-n-Butylresorcinol Butylresorcinol Resorcinol, 4-butyl- 4-Butylresorcin Rucinol (TN) VIVINOL 1,3-Dihydroxy-4-N butyl benzene
Full Description

4-Butylresorcinol (CAS 18979-61-8) is a 4-alkyl-substituted resorcinol (a dihydric phenol). It is supplied as a cosmetic ingredient for skin-brightening and even-skin-tone formulations, where it functions as a tyrosinase inhibitor. It is also handled as a specialty alkylresorcinol building block.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 4-butylresorcinol, and what is it used for?

4-Butylresorcinol (CAS 18979-61-8) is a 4-alkyl-substituted resorcinol, a dihydric phenol. It is supplied as a cosmetic ingredient for skin-brightening and even-skin-tone formulations, where it acts as a tyrosinase inhibitor, and as a specialty alkylresorcinol building block.

What is another name for 4-n-butylresorcinol?

It is also written as 4-butylresorcinol, 4-n-butylresorcinol, and butylresorcinol, and is the resorcinol bearing a butyl group at the 4-position. All refer to CAS 18979-61-8.

How does 4-butylresorcinol differ from plain resorcinol?

4-Butylresorcinol is resorcinol substituted with a four-carbon butyl chain at the 4-position, whereas resorcinol is the unsubstituted dihydric phenol. The alkyl chain changes its solubility and gives it its tyrosinase-inhibiting function in cosmetic formulations.

What is the CAS number and molecular formula of 4-butylresorcinol?

4-Butylresorcinol has CAS number 18979-61-8 and molecular formula C10H14O2, classified in the Specialty Additives family. Its HS classification is 2907.29 (polyphenols; phenol-alcohols, other).

What grade documentation and bulk packaging does RawSource supply?

RawSource supplies 4-butylresorcinol to formulators with Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet per lot. Packaging and pricing are quoted by order; submit a bulk RFQ with your target volume for a current quote and lead time.

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