Hexylresorcinol

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Hexylresorcinol chemical structure
Hexylresorcinol
Systematic (IUPAC) name
meta-hydroxy-para-hexyl-phenol
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ATC code R02AA12
PubChem 3610
Chemical data
Formula C12H18O2
Mol. weight 194.27
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Hexylresorcinol is a chemical compound with anaesthetic, antiseptic and antihelmintic properties.

It can be used topically on small skin infections, or as an ingredient in throat lozenges.