Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Hexylresorcinol |
| Catalog Number: | M5691 |
| CAS Number: | 136-77-6 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C12H18O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 194.27 |
| Form: | Solid |
| Solubility: | 38 mg/mL in DMSO |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >98% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| 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. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |