4-isopropylresorcinol

Specification: Enterprise standard
CAS: 23504-03-2

 

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Basic Information

Product Name: 4-Isopropylresorcinol

Chinese Name: 4-异丙基间苯二酚

Molecular Formula: C9H12O2

Molecular Weight: 152.19 g/mol

Structure: 4-Isopropylresorcinol is a benzene derivative with two hydroxyl groups (resorcinol) at the 1 and 3 positions and an isopropyl group attached at the 4-position.


4-Isopropylresorcinol is a phenolic compound known for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It is widely used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations, especially for skin care products, due to its ability to inhibit melanin production and reduce hyperpigmentation.

 

Main Uses

Active ingredient in skin-lightening and anti-aging cosmetic products.

Used for its antimicrobial and antioxidant effects in pharmaceuticals.

Intermediate in organic synthesis involving phenolic compounds.

 

Typical Applications

Formulated in topical creams and serums for treating melasma and uneven skin tone.

Used in the development of antioxidant formulations for skin protection.

Applied as a building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules with phenolic functionality.