| Description | 4-(1-Phenylethyl)resorcinol (4-(1-Phenylethyl)benzene-1,3-diol) is a skin brightening agent that is a cosmetic additive. It works by inhibiting melanin production, reducing the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone, and brightening the skin tone to reduce dullness.4-(1-Phenylethyl)resorcinol is generally regarded as safe in the cosmetic industry, and is widely used in several countries and regions. |
| Synonyms | 4-(1-Phenylethyl)benzene-1,3-diol, Phenylethyl resorcinol |
| molecular weight | 214.26 |
| Molecular formula | C14H14O2 |
| CAS | 85-27-8 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 50 mg/mL (233.36 mM) |
| References | 1. Dongliang Y, et al. Benzene-1, 3-diol derivatives as the inhibitors of butyrylcholinesterase: An emergent target of Alzheimer’s disease. Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society. 2022;87(3): 293-306. |