Description
4-(alpha-Methylbenzyl)resorcinol
4-(alpha-Methylbenzyl)resorcinol Quick Details
Chemical Name: 4-(alpha-Methylbenzyl)resorcinol
Synonyms:Phenylethyl Resorcinol
CAS No.: 85-27-8
Molecular formula:C14H14O2
Chemical structure:
EINECS No.: 480-070-0
NW.:25976
Melting point:78-79℃
Density:1.171
Appearance:White powder
4-(alpha-Methylbenzyl)resorcinol Typical Properties
| Item | Specifications |
| Specific rotation | +39.5 to +41.5° |
| State of solution(transmittance) | Clear 98.0% min. |
| Chloride [cl] |
0.020% max. |
| Ammonium [NH4] | 0.02% max. |
| Sulfate[SO4] | 0.020% max |
| Iron[Fe] | 10ppm max. |
| Heavy metals [Pb] | 10ppm max |
| Arsenic[As2O3] | 1ppm max |
| Other amino acids | Chromatographically not detectable |
| Loss on drying | 0.20% max. |
| Residue on ignition[sulfated] | 0.10% max. |
| Assay | 99.0% min |
4-(alpha-Methylbenzyl)resorcinol Application
4-(alpha-Methylbenzyl)resorcinol is also known as SymWhite 377 and was developed by Symrise researchers to serve as a lightening and brightening ingredient in skin care products, hair lightening products, and cosmetics. It is an antioxidant that is considered effective in influencing the formation of pigmentation, and therefore able to lighten the skin, according to research. It is a synthetic compound that is partially derived from natural lightening compounds found in scotch pine bark, and is considered a reliable whitening agent.
According to studies published by Symrise (no independent studies were found), when directly compared to B-Arbutin, SymWhite 377 (4-(alpha-Methylbenzyl)resorcinol) was shown to be over one hundred times as effective at lightening hair, and when tested in vivo on skin that had not been exposed to light, 0.5% concentrations of SymWhite 377 proved to be more effective than 1.0% kojic acid.
4-(alpha-Methylbenzyl)resorcinol Packaging and Shipping
25KG/Drum
4-(alpha-Methylbenzyl)resorcinol Storage
Should be preserved in cool and dry place sealed.