Preparation method of 4-n-butylresorcinol_Kain Industrial Additive

Background and overview[1] 4-n-Butylresorcinol, also known as Rucinol, is an active ingredient in many cosmetics and can inhibit the production of melanin. Specifically, it can inhibit two enzymes necessary for the production of melanin. , namely tyrosinase and 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylate-oxidase. There are currently two main methods for synthesizing 4-n-butylresorcinol: Method 1: Using palladium carbon in methanol…