INCI NAME:4-Butylresorcinol

Molecular formula:C10H14O2 

Molecular weight: 166.22     

CAS:18979-61-8

Quality standard: CP2010/BP/EP/ JP/USP

Character: White crystalline powder,almost tasteless

Solubility: Soluble in most organic solvents, slightly soluble in water
Our company specializes in producing high quality 4-Butylresorcinol raw materials. The products conform to CP2010, USP42, BP2019, JP17, EP9.0
Pharmacopoeia standards and are manufactured according to GMP standards.

4-Butylresorcinol, sometimes called 4-n-butylresorcinol, is a chemical used to treat hyperpigmentation of the epidermis. Hyperpigmentation is believed to be related to the chemical tyrosinase which causes the production of melanin. 

Function

4-Butylresorcinol is an effective whitening agent for pigmented skin
4-Butylresorcinol can effectively fight chloasma (skin with hyperpigmentation exposed to the sun)
4-Butylresorcinol has a strong protective effect on DNA damage induced by H2O2
4-Butylresorcinol proved to have anti-glycation effect
Application

4-n-Butylresorcinol is a resorcinol derivative that inhibits both tyrosinase and tyrosinase-related protein-1 (TRP It may be used to decrease skin irritation and is also known to inhibit melanin production. Its hypopigmenting action was first reported in 1995, and many following studies have documented its efficacy and safety in melasma treatment with the 0.1% cream, but there is paucity of clinical studies that used the 0.3% cream. The biochemical assay on inhibition of human tyrosinase activity has revealed the superiority of 4-n-butylresorcinol over other hypopigmenting agents. Many studies show good efficacy and safety in treating melisma. 4-Butylresorcinol is considered a potential Cytochrome P450 inhibitor. It can cause hypopigmentation due to its direct inhibition of tyrosinase
Applicable Products:
Facial mask, cream, essence, essential oil system.
Adding amount: 0.1-0.3%