4-Ethylresorcinol
Also known as: 4-Ethyl-1,3-benzenediol, 1,3-Benzenediol, 4-ethyl-, 2,4-Dihydroxy-1-ethylbenzene, 2,4-Dihydroxyethylbenzene, 4-ethylbenzene-1,3-diol, 6-Ethylresorcinol, 4-Ethyl-resorcinol, Resorcinol,4-ethyl, 4-Ethyl-1,3-dihydroxy benzene, 4-Ethylbenzol-1,3-diol
4-Ethylresorcinol (CAS 2896-60-8) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H10O2 and a molecular weight of 138.164 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 95-98 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 273.8±10.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 134.4±13.6 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 2896-60-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-14955-3
- Molecular Formula
- C8H10O2
- Molecular Weight
- 138.164 g/mol
- Category
- Alcohols
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 95-98 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 273.8±10.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 134.4±13.6 °C |
| Exact Mass | 138.068085 |
| PSA | 40.46000 |
| LogP | 1.75 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.579 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Jimenez AG, et, al. Characterization of the action of tyrosinase on resorcinols. Bioorg Med Chem. 2016 Sep 15;24(18):4434-4443. [2]. Lam RYY, et, al. Mechanistic studies of anti-hyperpigmentary compounds: elucidating their inhibitory and regulatory actions. Int J Mol Sci. 2014 Aug 21;15(8):14649-68. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2907299090 |
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| Summary | 2907299090 polyphenols; phenol-alcohols。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。general tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 4-Ethylresorcinol?
The CAS number of 4-Ethylresorcinol is 2896-60-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Ethylresorcinol?
4-Ethylresorcinol has molecular formula C8H10O2 and molecular weight 138.164 g/mol.
Is 4-Ethylresorcinol hazardous?
4-Ethylresorcinol has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of 4-Ethylresorcinol?
For 4-Ethylresorcinol, Upstream Products: 2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone, ether, Resorcinol; Downstream Products: 6-ETHYL-7-HYDROXY-3-PHENYL-2-TRIFLUOROMETHYL-CHROMEN-4-ONE, 2-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-(5-ethyl-2,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethanone, 6-ethyl-7-hydroxy-4-methyl-2H-chromen-2-one.
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