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| Alternative Names | 4-(1-Phenylethyl)benzene-1,3-diol |
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Compound Overview
4-(1-Phenylethyl)resorcinol (CAS 85-27-8) is a research-grade small molecule supplied by TargetMol.
Alternative names: 4-(1-Phenylethyl)benzene-1,3-diol
Physical Properties
| CAS Number | 85-27-8 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C14H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 214.26 g/mol |
| SMILES | C(C)(C1=C(O)C=C(O)C=C1)C2=CC=CC=C2 |
| Form | Solid |
| Shipping | Room Temperature (RT) |
Biological Activity
4-(1-Phenylethyl)resorcinol (4-(1-Phenylethyl)benzene-1,3-diol) is a skin brightening agent that is a cosmetic additive. It works by inhibiting melanin production, reducing the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone, and brightening the skin tone to reduce dullness.4-(1-Phenylethyl)resorcinol is generally regarded as safe in the cosmetic industry, and is widely used in several countries and regions.
Safety & Regulatory
For Research Use Only (RUO). Not for therapeutic, diagnostic, or clinical use. Wear appropriate PPE and consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prior to handling.
Generally, for molecules that require light-protected storage, we will ship them in amber glass bottles.
Stock concentration (mM) = [mass (mg) × 1000] / [MW (g/mol) × volume (mL)]. Example: to prepare 10 mM stock from 5 mg of a 500 g/mol compound: volume = (5 × 1000) / (500 × 10) = 1 mL DMSO. For working solutions, dilute the DMSO stock into assay buffer: C₁V₁ = C₂V₂. For a 1 µM working solution from a 10 mM stock in a 1 mL assay volume, add 0.1 µL of stock (or pre-dilute to an intermediate concentration first).
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- Add-on labels & handles: D/¹³C/¹⁵N isotopes (LC-MS/internal standards), azide/alkyne or other functional handles for conjugation
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