Synonyms
4-Butylbenzene-1,3-diol;4-Butylresorcinol;1,3-Benzenediol,4-butyl-;4-N-BUTYLRESORCINOL;2,4-DIHYDROXY-N-BUTYL BENZENE;4-phenylbutane-1,3-diol;2,4-DIHYDROXY-N-BUTYL BENZEN
INCI Name
4-Butylresorcinol
Description
4-Butylresorcinol is considered a potential Cytochrome P450 inhibitor. It can cause hypopigmentation due to its direct inhibition of tyrosinase.
Molecular Formula
C10H14O2
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H14O2/c1-2-3-4-8-5-6-9(11)7-10(8)12/h5-7,11-12H,2-4H2,1H3
InChIKey
CSHZYWUPJWVTMQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1(O)=CC=C(CCCC)C(O)=C1
Color
white to pale yellow powder
Storage
Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
Boiling Point
166℃/7mmHg(lit.)
Density, g/cm3
1.092±0.06 (Predicted)
Melting Point
50.0 to 55.0 ℃
Vapour Pressure
0.041Pa at 25℃