4-Hexylresorcinol is a well-known food additive belonging to the class of dihydroxybenzenes. As an alternative to sulfite, 4-hexylresorcinol is proposed for use as a processing aid for the prevention of melanosis in shrimp and crab, which occurs due to the polyphenol oxidase activity during storage.
Synonyms: 4-Hexyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene
Molecular Formula: C12H18O2
Molecular Weight: 194.27
Linear Structural Formula: CH3(CH2)5C6H3-1,3-(OH)2
MDL Number: MFCD00002284
Purity: >=98.0% (GC)
Melting Point: 65-67 C (lit.)
Application: 4-Hexylresorcinol may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in food matrices and deepwater pink shrimp using chromatography techniques.