Chinese Name
4-n-Butylresorcinol
English Name
4-Butylresorcinol
CAS
18979-61-8
Molecular Formula
C10H14O2
MDL Number
MFCD01684800
Molecular Weight
166.22
Overview
4-Butylresorcinol, also known as Rucinol, is an active ingredient in various cosmetics and can inhibit melanin production. Specifically, it can inhibit two enzymes necessary for melanin production, namely tyrosinase and 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid oxidase.
Application
4-Butylresorcinol, also known as Rucinol, is an active ingredient in various cosmetics and can inhibit melanin production. Specifically, it can inhibit two enzymes essential for melanin synthesis, namely tyrosinase and 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid oxidase.