Hexylresorcinol (1,3-dioxi-4 -n- hexylbenzene) is an anthelmintic and bactericidal agent.
| Hexylresorcinol | |
|---|---|
| Are common | |
| Systematic name | 1,3-dioxi-4-n-hexylbenzene |
| Chem. formula | C 12 H 18 O 2 |
| Physical properties | |
| condition | solid |
| Molar mass | 194.27 g / mol |
| Thermal properties | |
| T. melt. | 67 - 69 Β° C |
| T. bale. | 178 - 180 Β° C Β° C |
| Chemical properties | |
| Solubility in water | sparingly soluble |
| Classification | |
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| Chebi | |
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Physico-chemical properties
Colorless or slightly yellowish powder or scaly crystals, turning pink in the air. Hexylresorcinol is soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, chloroform and vegetable oils, slightly soluble in water and petroleum ether.
Getting
To produce hexylresorcinol, butyl bromide is condensed with malonic ether; the resulting butyl malonic ester is converted by saponification and partial decarboxylation into caproic acid, which, when reacted with resorcinol, produces capronylresorcinol. During its reduction with zinc in hydrochloric acid, hexylresorcinol is formed.