Hexylresorcinol (136-77-6) (C12H18O2)

About Hexylresorcinol (136-77-6) (C12H18O2)

We Are Supplier, Exporter And Contract Manufacturer.Technical Profile Of Hexylresorcinol, A High-Purity Raw Chemical Material Supplied By Triveni Chemicals For Industrial Manufacturing And Laboratory Synthesis.

Hexylresorcinol (C12H18O2) is an organic compound derived from resorcinol, appearing as a white to off-white crystalline solid with a faint phenolic odor. It is slightly soluble in water but readily soluble in alcohol, ether, and other organic solvents. The compound has antiseptic, anesthetic, and antioxidant properties due to its phenolic structure. It is chemically stable under normal conditions but may darken on exposure to air and light over time.

In terms of applications, hexylresorcinol is widely used in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries as a topical antiseptic and local anesthetic, especially in throat lozenges and mouthwashes to relieve sore throat and oral irritation. It is also used in cosmetics and personal care products as a skin-conditioning and anti-aging agent due to its antioxidant activity. In the food industry, it is sometimes used as a preservative and flavoring agent in very controlled quantities. Additionally, it finds application in research and chemical synthesis as an intermediate in producing other phenolic compounds. Its multifunctional properties make it valuable across medical, cosmetic, and industrial sectors.