4595-26-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-Hexadecyl-1,4-benzenediol
• Synonyms: 2-Hexadecyl-1,4-benzenediol;2-Hexadecylhydroquinone
• CAS NO: 4595-26-0
• Molecular Formula: C₂₂H₃₈O₂
• Molecular Weight: 334.54
• Mol File: 4595-26-0.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-Hexadecyl-1,4-benzenediol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-Hexadecyl-1,4-benzenediol(4595-26-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-Hexadecyl-1,4-benzenediol(4595-26-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 4595-26-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical Class

Organic compounds; specifically, benzene and substituted derivatives.

Primary Use

Skincare and cosmetic products.

Function

Antioxidant: Protects skin from damage caused by free radicals and UV radiation.
Skin-conditioning agent: Helps maintain skin hydration and overall health.

Source

Naturally occurring form of vitamin E, commonly derived from vegetable oils.

Additional Uses

Food additive: Prolongs the shelf life of products.

Versatility

Valuable chemical in skincare, cosmetic, and food industries.

Upstream product

• 112-82-3 hexadecanyl bromide 
• 675141-80-7 1,4-diethoxy-2-hexadecyl-benzene 

Downstream Products

• 122142-80-7 hexadecyl-[1,4]benzoquinone 

Relevant articles and documents

HYDROQUINONE LONG-CHAIN DERIVATIVE AND/OR PHENOXY LONG-CHAIN DERIVATIVE, AND PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION COMPRISING THE SAME

The present invention provides compounds represented by formula (1) shown below: (wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are each individually selected from among a hydrogen atom, methyl group, acetyl group, hydroxyl group, and alkoxy group; and X represents an alkylene group or alkenylene group); and compounds represented by formula (2) shown below: (wherein R6, R7, R8, R9, and R10 are each individually selected from among a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, acetyl group, hydroxyl group, and alkoxy group; A represents an oxygen atom or NH, and m is 0 or 1; and Y represents an alkylene group or alkenylene group, and Z represents a hydrogen atom or hydroxyl group).The compounds of the present invention are useful for preventing or treating brain dysfunctions, motor dysfunctions, or urinary dysfunctions caused by the degeneration and/or loss of the central nervous system or peripheral nervous system cells.The present invention provides compounds represented by formula (1) shown below: (wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , and R 5 are each individually selected from among a hydrogen atom, methyl group, acetyl group, hydroxyl group, and alkoxy group; and X represents an alkylene group or alkenylene group); and compounds represented by formula (2) shown below: (wherein R 6 , R 7 , R 8 , R 9 , and R 10 are each individually selected from among a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, acetyl group, hydroxyl group, and alkoxy group; A represents an oxygen atom or NH, and m is 0 or 1; and Y represents an alkylene group or alkenylene group, and Z represents a hydrogen atom or hydroxyl group). The compounds of the present invention are useful for preventing or treating brain dysfunctions, motor dysfunctions, or urinary dysfunctions caused by the degeneration and/or loss of the central nervous system or peripheral nervous system cells.

Novel cytotoxic, alkylated hydroquinones from Lannea welwitschii

Two novel natural products, lanneaquinol (1) and 2'(R)- hydroxylanneaquinol (2), were isolated from the organic extract of the plant Lannea welwitschii (Hiern) Engl. Their structures were solved by spectroanalytical methods and confirmed by comparison to