Hexylresorcinol

• 4 Hexylbenzen -1 ,3 -diol
• 1,3- dihydroxy-4- hexylbenzen
• E 586

Light pink fine crystalline powder with a pungent odor

Fixed

64-67 ° C

333-335 ° C ( decomposition)

Poorly in water ( 0.5 g · l-1 at 20 ° C)

Attention

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4- hexyl resorcinol derived formally from the resorcinol. There is a hexyl group at position 4. As a food additive it bears in the European Union, the designation E 586

Properties

4- hexylresorcinol is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, benzene, ether and chloroform; the solubility in water is low.

Physiological effects

4- hexyl resorcinol irritates the skin and mucous membranes. It affects anesthetic, antiseptic and as a disinfectant against parasitic worms as anthelmintic.

Use

The substance is used as an antioxidant in fresh, frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans.