Stability and Degradation Profile of 4-Butylresorcinol (CAS 18979-61-8) Under Various Cosmetic Formulation Conditions

Product Description

Specification

arameter Item	Description	4-Butylresorcinol,is an active ingredient in a variety ofcosmetics and can play a role in inhibiting melaninproduction.In recent years, a variety of paraderivatives (that is, containing structure of thecompound para presence of substituents) as whitening rawmaterials used in cosmetic formulations, re-arouse theenthusiasm of people.Among them,4-butylresorcinol isconsidered to be a very effective new whitening raw material
Chemical Name	4-Butylresorcinol
English Name	4-Butylresorcinol
Category	derivative; Organic compound
Appearence	WhiteCrystalline powder
Molecular Formula	C10H14O2
Molecular Weight	166.217
Solubility	Soluble in ethanol, ether; slightly soluble in water
Brand	Tongze
CAS Number	18979-61-8

Packing & Delivery

Skin Brightening and Lightening:

Widely used in premium serums, creams, lotions, essences, and spot treatments to visibly reduce the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It promotes a more even, radiant, and luminous skin tone by inhibiting melanin production at the cellular level.

Dark Spot Corrector:

Incorporated into targeted spot correctors, dark circle eye creams, and intensive brightening treatments to fade existing pigmentation and prevent new dark spots from forming. It is highly effective for age spots, sun spots, and freckles.

Even Skin Tone Products:

Used in daily brightening moisturizers, tone-evening serums, and complexion-perfecting formulas to achieve a uniform skin tone and reduce patchy discoloration caused by sun exposure, hormonal changes, or environmental damage.

Anti-Aging Brightening Combinations: Formulated into anti-aging creams and serums alongside other active ingredients (such as retinoids, peptides, vitamins) to address both pigmentation and visible signs of aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of radiance.

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Care:

Added to soothing gels, calming creams, and recovery balms designed for skin prone to post-breakout marks, acne scars, or irritation-induced darkening. It helps fade residual marks without causing additional sensitivity.

Sun Care and After-Sun Recovery: Used in sunscreens, daily UV protection creams, and after-sun brightening lotions to prevent UV-induced pigmentation and support skin recovery after sun exposure. It complements sun protection measures by interrupting the pigmentation cascade triggered by UV radiation.

Men's Grooming Products:

Incorporated into aftershave balms, brightening moisturizers, and post-shave serums to address uneven skin tone, razor-induced dark spots, and general dullness while soothing the skin.

Body Brightening Products: Used in body lotions, firming creams, underarm brightening treatments, and elbow/knee lightening formulas to address localized hyperpigmentation on larger body areas, improving overall skin harmony.

Company Profile

Company Name

Founded in 2004, Tengzhou Runlong Fragrance Co., Ltd. is one of the major manufacturers specializing in the production of heterocyclic synthetic fragrances in China. Located in Tengzhou City in Shandong Province.

Tengzhou Runlong Fragrance Co., Ltd. Has successively passed ISO9001 quality system certification, ISO22000 food safety management certification, and ISO14000 environmental management system certification.

If you want to have honest cooperation, please choose "Runlong"

FAQ

Q.: Are you factory / Manufacturer

A: Yes, we are manufacturer.

Q.: Where is your factory located

A: Fushan Road, Biomedical Industrial Park, Dawu Town, Tengzhou city, Shandong province, 277514 China.

Q.: Which year was your factory founded

A: We founded in 2004.

Q.: What qualifications or certificates does your factory have

A: our company has successively obtained a number of honors, including "food production license", "HFC" halal certificate, "KOF-K" Jewish certification, ISO9001 quality system certification, ISO22000 food safety management certification, and ISO14000 environmental management system certification

Q.: How could I get a sample

A: We can ship the sample via international courier like DHL or UPS, small quantity sample could be free, some special product should be paid base on the cost.

Q: How long is the sample expected to be delivered

A: For regular products, We can send the sample out 2-3 days after we confirm the grade and quantity.

Q: How can you ensure your quality

A: We have independent lab to test the quality, only qualifed products can be put in the warehouse, we will test it again when it sent out, only qualified products can be sent out.

All batches of our products can be traced, we will keep the sample 1 year at least, if there is problem with our quality, you can reject it for free.

SGS Pre-shipment is available

Q: What's your MOQ

A: We can supply from 1 kg to 10 tons

Q: What's your payment terms

A: We commonly accept TT and LC, you also can pay us via West Union.

Q: Whether you could make our brand on your products

A: Yes. We can print your Logo on the packages if you can meet our MOQ.