| Stereochemistry | ACHIRAL |
| Molecular Formula | C12H18O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 194.2701 |
| Optical Activity | NONE |
| Defined Stereocenters | 0 / 0 |
| E/Z Centers | 0 |
| Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
CCCCCCC1=CC=C(O)C=C1O
InChI
InChIKey=WFJIVOKAWHGMBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C12H18O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-10-7-8-11(13)9-12(10)14/h7-9,13-14H,2-6H2,1H3
Hexylresorcinol is an organic compound with local anaesthetic, antiseptic and anthelmintic properties. It is available for use topically on small skin infections, or as an ingredient in throat lozenges. Hexylresorcinol may be used as a cosmetic biocide. Hexylresorcinol was introduced by Leonard as a urinary antiseptic with great possibilities. Used in alkaline solution it promised success in experiments in vitro. Boots Hexylresorcinol 2.4mg Throat Lozenges, marketed in UK, are used to relieve sore throat pain. Hexylresorcinol has being shown to be useful for the topical treatment of hyperpigmentation.
Originator
Approval Year
Sourcing
PubMed
Sample Use Guides
For oral administration.
Adults, the elderly and children 6 years and over: One lozenge dissolved slowly in
the mouth every three hours or as required.
Do not take more than 12 lozenges in 24 hours.
Do not give to children under 6 years.
Route of Administration:
Oral
ACTIVE MOIETY
SALT/SOLVATE (PARENT)
