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…