Active ingredient · Hexylresorcinol family
Pharmaceutical analytical standardHexylresorcinol
Synonyms: 4-hexylbenzene-1,3-diol, Antascarin, Ascaricid, Ascarinol, Crystoids, Caprokol, Oxana, Adrover, Hidesol, Prensol, Gelovermin, Hexylresorcin, Ascaryl, Cystoids anthelmintic, Hexylresorzin, Worm-agen, Resorcinol, 4-hexyl-, Mycoderm, EverFresh, INS NO.586, NSC 1570, Myxcin-C, Mucinex instasoothe, Mucinex instasoothe sore throat plus pain relief, Mucinex instasoothe sore throat plus soothing comfort, Sucrets, Kopnol, Pharmakon1600-01500330, Benzene, 4-hexyl-1,3-dihydroxy-, NSC 757056, Benzene,1,3-dihydroxy,4-hexyl
- Cat. No.
- P-H018-001
- CAS
- 136-77-6
- Alternative CAS
- N/A
- Formula
- C12H18O2
- Molecular weight
- 194.27 g/mol
- Category
- Active ingredient (API)
A resorcinol derivative with antiseptic, local anaesthetic and anthelmintic properties, introduced by Veader Leonard in the mid-1920s as a urinary antiseptic. Today it is found mainly in sore-throat lozenges and skin products.
Did you know?It is also a food additive (E 586): it slows the appearance of black spots on shrimp and extends their shelf life. Around 1930 it was studied as a remedy for roundworm.
The two levels compared
| Level 1 Mass balance | Level 2 Mass balance + qNMR | |
|---|---|---|
| Identity (IR, MS, 1H and 13C-NMR; peptides: ESI-MS, MALDI-TOF and IR) | ✓ | ✓ |
| HPLC purity (min. 95%) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content by mass balance (min. 90%; peptides: for information only)* | ✓ | ✓ |
| Content verified by qNMR (small molecules only) | · | ✓ |
| Suitable to qualify it as an in-house primary standard (ICH Q7) | · | ✓ |
* Mass balance is performed on every molecule. The only exceptions are cases where the chemistry of the molecule prevents it, for example oils and highly volatile substances, on which some of the required measurements cannot be made: in those cases the CoA states how the content was assigned.
What you receive
Shipped under controlled temperature when the molecule requires it.
For every lot: identity, purity and assay, with the supporting spectra and chromatograms.
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Pharmacopoeial standards available
The official European Pharmacopoeia standards for this molecule, supplied with EDQM documentation.
- Hexylresorcinol CRSEP H0420000
- Hexylresorcinol for system suitability CRSEP Y0001746
Frequently asked questions
Is mass balance always performed?
Yes, on every molecule. The only exceptions are cases where the chemistry of the molecule prevents it: for example oils and highly volatile substances, on which some measurements (such as thermogravimetry) cannot be made. In those cases the CoA states which method was used to assign the content.
Can I ask for a different quantity?
Yes. The quantities are only suggestions: choose "Other" and enter the milligrams or grams you need.
Which level should I choose?
Level 1 is enough for most routine testing. Level 2 adds an independent qNMR content value and is meant for labs that need to qualify an in-house primary standard. For peptides and similar molecules, Level 2 is not available.
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