Description
What is Phenylethyl Resorcinol CAS 85-27-8
Phenylethyl Resorcinol CAS 85-27-8 is an organic compound that behaves as a white or beige powder, slightly soluble in water at room temperature, and has anti-inflammatory and whitening and lightening effects in daily use.
Chemical Properties
| Property Category | Details |
| Chemical Formula | C14H12O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 228.25 g/mol |
| Appearance | White or pale yellow crystalline solid |
| Acid-Base Property | – Weakly acidic; phenolic hydroxyl groups can lose protons |
| Melting Point | Approximately 150-155°C (specific value depends on experimental data) |
| Chemical Reactions | – Phenolic Hydroxyl Reaction: Reacts with strong bases (e.g., NaOH) to form phenolates |
| – Oxidation Reaction: Phenolic hydroxyl groups are easily oxidized to quinone derivatives | |
| – Esterification Reaction: Phenolic hydroxyl groups can react with acids or acyl chlorides to form esters | |
| – Electrophilic Substitution: Benzene rings can undergo electrophilic substitution reactions | |
| Photosensitivity | Prone to photo-oxidation, darkens in color upon light exposure |
| Antioxidant Property | Exhibits antioxidant activity; scavenges free radicals |
| Stability | – Stable in dry environments |
| – Degrades under light, heat, or oxidizing agents | |
| Toxicity | Low toxicity, but prolonged exposure may irritate skin or respiratory tract |
| Applications | – Primarily used in cosmetics as a whitening and antioxidant agent |
| – Also used in pharmaceutical synthesis and materials chemistry |
Application
- Cosmetics
- Used as a whitening agent to reduce melanin production and brighten skin tone.
- Acts as an antioxidant to slow down skin aging.
- Helps fade dark spots, such as freckles and sunspots.
- Pharmaceuticals
- Used to treat pigmentation-related skin issues.
- Serves as an intermediate in drug synthesis.
- Chemical Materials
- Used to synthesize specialty materials or antioxidant products.
Packing
25kgs/drum, 9tons/20’container
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