l General Information |
Product Name | Hexylresorcinol |
General description | Hexylresorcinol is an organic compound with local anaesthetic, antiseptic and anthelmintic properties, is a potent inhibitor of mushroom tyrosinase. The IC50 values of hexylresorcinol for monophenolase is 1.24 μM and for diphenolase is 0.85 μM. |
Synonym | 4-Hexylresorcinol; 4-hexylbenzene-1,3-diol |
Purity | ≥99.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 136-77-6 |
Formula | C12H18O2 | Molecular Weight | 194.27 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to pale brown Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥15mg/ml |
Ethanol | ≥15mg/ml |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Hexylresorcinol is a substituted phenol with bactericidal, antihelminthic and potential antineoplastic activities. Hexylresorcinol is used as an antiseptic in mouthwashes and skin wound cleansers. Hexylresorcinol may also inhibit oxidative DNA damage by enhancing the activity of antioxidant enzymes, including glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase, which facilitate scavenging reactive oxygen molecules by glutathione (GSH). |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
