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Phenylethyl Resorcinol

CAS 85-27-8 · MF C14H14O2 · MW 214.26 g/mol

A potent skin-brightening and antioxidant ingredient that helps reduce hyperpigmentation, even out skin tone, and protect against oxidative stress. Commonly

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CAS Number
85-27-8
Molecular Formula
C14H14O2
Molecular Weight
214.26 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Functional Roles
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GHS / SDS Safety Danger
Environmental Hazard Irritant Corrosive
  • H302 (96.4%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H315 (50%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H319 (50%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H318 (50%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H411 (50%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
  • H302 (50%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H318 (92.9%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H411 (96.4%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
  • H314 (50%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number85-27-8
IUPAC Name4-(1-phenylethyl)benzene-1,3-diol
InChI KeyPQSXNIMHIHYFEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 11171903
INCI NamePHENYLETHYL RESORCINOL
Synonyms & Trade Names
Phenylethyl resorcinol 4-(1-phenylethyl)-1,3-Benzenediol 1,3-Benzenediol, 4-(1-phenylethyl)- Symwhite 377 G37UFG162O RefChem:173057 (+-)-PHENYLETHYL RESORCINOL 4-(1-phenylethyl)benzene-1,3-diol 4-(alpha-Methylbenzyl)resorcinol (+/-)-Phenylethyl resorcinol 4-(1-phenylethyl)resorcinol Phenylethyl resorcinol, (+/-) 2,4-dihydroxydiphenylethane 1,3-Benzenediol, 4-(1-phenylethyl)-, (+/-) 4-(a-Methylbenzyl)resorcinol
Full Description

A potent skin-brightening and antioxidant ingredient that helps reduce hyperpigmentation, even out skin tone, and protect against oxidative stress. Commonly