4-Hexyl resorcinol, 99%

Name: 4-Hexyl resorcinol, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-010172

About 4-Hexyl resorcinol, 99%

Listed under CAS 136-77-6, 4-Hexyl resorcinol is a phenolic building block available from Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade) at a purity of 99%. Its molecular formula is C12H18O2 and its molecular weight is 194.27 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 4-hexylbenzene-1,3-diol. Common synonyms include 4-Hexyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene and hexylresorcinol.

In its supplied form it is white to light yellow to orange powder or crystals. Literature values give a melting point of 65-67 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for polymer and resin production and cosmetics and personal care. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and cosmetics and personal care.

Standard pack sizes are 5 g, 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Polymer & resin production
Cosmetics & personal care

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Hexyl resorcinol, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010172
CAS Number	136-77-6
IUPAC name	4-hexylbenzene-1,3-diol
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₈O₂
Molecular weight	194.27 g/mol
Exact mass	194.1307
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29072990
InChIKey	WFJIVOKAWHGMBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCCCCC1=C(C=C(C=C1)O)O
PubChem CID	3610

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to light yellow to orange powder or crystals
Melting point	65-67 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	3.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	40.5 Å²
Synonyms	4-Hexyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene, hexylresorcinol, 4-Hexylresorcinol, 4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol, 4-n-Hexylresorcinol, p-Hexylresorcinol, Antascarin, Ascarinol, Caprokol, Hidesol, 4-Hexylresorcine, Prensol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Hexyl resorcinol, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Hexyl resorcinol, 99% is 136-77-6. It is also known as 4-Hexyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene, hexylresorcinol, 4-Hexylresorcinol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Hexyl resorcinol, 99%?

4-Hexyl resorcinol, 99% has the molecular formula C12H18O2 and a molecular weight of 194.27 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-hexylbenzene-1,3-diol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-Hexyl resorcinol, 99% can I order?

We supply 4-Hexyl resorcinol, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-Hexyl resorcinol, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Hexyl resorcinol, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-Hexyl resorcinol, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Hexyl resorcinol, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.