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4-n-Hexylresorcinol, 99%

Catalog No. AAA1255206
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CAS: 136-77-6 | C12H18O2 | 194.27 g/mol

4-Hexylresorcinol is an inhibitor of transglutaminase-2 in KB cells. Studies indicate that 4-Hexylresorcinol reduces DNA oxidative damage in human lymphocytes. is a substituted dihydroxybenzene used topically as an antiseptic for the treatment of minor skin infections. is a substituted phenol with bactericidal, antihelminthic and potential antineoplastic activities. The combination of 4-Hexylresorcinol and Cisplatin has been shown to inhibit tumor growth, cell growth, and KB cell viability.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
4-Hexylresorcinol is an inhibitor of transglutaminase-2 in KB cells. Studies indicate that 4-Hexylresorcinol reduces DNA oxidative damage in human lymphocytes. is a substituted dihydroxybenzene used topically as an antiseptic for the treatment of minor skin infections. is a substituted phenol with bactericidal, antihelminthic and potential antineoplastic activities. The combination of 4-Hexylresorcinol and Cisplatin has been shown to inhibit tumor growth, cell growth, and KB cell viability.

Solubility
Soluble in water. 0.05 g/100 mL (18°C)

Notes
Incompatible with acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents.  Store at room temperature.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 136-77-6
Molecular Formula C12H18O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 194.27
MDL Number MFCD00002284
InChI Key WFJIVOKAWHGMBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym hexylresorcinol, 4-hexylresorcinol, antascarin, ascaricid, ascarinol, 4-n-hexylresorcinol, oxana, p-hexylresorcinol, adrover, caprokol
PubChem CID 3610
IUPAC Name 4-hexylbenzene-1,3-diol
SMILES CCCCCCC1=CC=C(O)C=C1O

Specifications

Melting Point 64°C to 67°C
Boiling Point 333°C to 335°C
Flash Point >100°C (230°F)
Quantity 5 g
Beilstein 2048312
Merck Index 14,4712
Solubility Information Soluble in water. 0.05g/100 mL (18°C)
Formula Weight 194.27
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 4-n-Hexylresorcinol
Hazard Category H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H301-H315-H319-H335
Toxic if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 205-257-4
RTECSNumber VH1575000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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