Hexyl Resorcinol

Hexyl Resorcinol

Formula	CAS
C12H18O2	136-77-6

Background
Hexyl resorcinol is an antihelminthic and topical antiseptic.

Synonyms
Hexylresorcinol 4-Hexylresorcinol
4-Hexyl-1,3-benzenediol 4-Hexyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene
ST 37
Ascaryl
Caprokol
Crystoids
Gelovermin
Sucrets
Worm-agen

Uses
Antihelminthic
Antiseptic (topical)

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties

1.	Templeton, H.J. and C.J. Lunsford, Cheilitis and stomatitis from ST 37 toothpaste. Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology, 1932. 25: p. 439-443.
2.	Burrows, D. and J. Irvine, Contact dermatitis to hexylresorcinol. Contact Dermatitis, 1982. 8(1): p. 71.

Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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