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4-Butylresorcinol

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

A potent skin-brightening agent that helps reduce hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and uneven skin tone. Commonly used in whitening and spot-correcting skincare

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CAS Number
18979-61-8
Molecular Formula
C10H14O2
Molecular Weight
166.22 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Functional Roles
Preservation
Industries Served
Beauty & Personal Care
GHS / SDS Safety Warning
Environmental Hazard Irritant
  • H400 (97.8%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
  • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number18979-61-8
IUPAC Name4-butylbenzene-1,3-diol
InChI KeyCSHZYWUPJWVTMQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 205912
INCI Name4-BUTYLRESORCINOL
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 BRN 1942645 2IK4UQ3ZGA Rucinol (TN) VIVINOL 1,3-Dihydroxy-4-N butyl benzene 4-06-00-06003 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) 4-N-BUTYLRESORCINOL [WHO-DD]
Full Description

A potent skin-brightening agent that helps reduce hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and uneven skin tone. Commonly used in whitening and spot-correcting skincare

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Packaging Options
25 kg Bags / Drums
Standard pallet quantities
1,000 L IBC Totes
For liquid products
ISO Tank / Flexitank
Bulk liquid — 20,000+ L
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