CAS 501-96-2|Rhododendrol

Introduction:Basic information about CAS 501-96-2|Rhododendrol, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
Common NameRhododendrol
CAS Number501-96-2Molecular Weight166.22
Density1.1±0.1 g/cm3Boiling Point315.4±17.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular FormulaC10H14O2Melting Point/
MSDSChineseUSAFlash Point153.4±15.5 °C
Symbol
GHS07
Signal WordWarning

Names

Name4-[(3R)-3-Hydroxybutyl]phenol
SynonymMore Synonyms

Rhododendrol BiologicalActivity

DescriptionRhododendrol can induce leukoderma. Rhododendrol induces generation of hydroxyl radicals and melanocyte cytotoxicity by increasing glutathione levels. Rhododendrol is a phenolic compound that can be isolated from plants such as Acer nikoense and Betula platyphylla[1].
Related CatalogSignaling Pathways >>Others >>OthersResearch Areas >>Inflammation/Immunology
References

[1]. Gabe Y, et al. Substantial evidence for the rhododendrol-induced generation of hydroxyl radicals that causes melanocyte cytotoxicity and induces chemical leukoderma. J Dermatol Sci. 2018 Sep;91(3):311-316.  

Chemical & Physical Properties

Density1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point315.4±17.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular FormulaC10H14O2
Molecular Weight166.22
Flash Point153.4±15.5 °C
Exact Mass166.099380
PSA40.46000
LogP1.49
Vapour Pressure0.0±0.7 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction1.552
InChIKeySFUCGABQOMYVJW-MRVPVSSYSA-N
SMILESCC(O)CCc1ccc(O)cc1
Storage condition?20°C

Safety Information

Symbol
GHS07
Signal WordWarning
Hazard StatementsH302-H319
Precautionary StatementsP305 + P351 + P338
Hazard CodesXn
Risk Phrases22-36
Safety Phrases26
RIDADRNONH for all modes of transport

Articles2

More Articles
T-Cell Responses to Tyrosinase-Derived Self-Peptides in Patients with Leukoderma Induced by Rhododendrol: Implications for Immunotherapy Targeting Melanoma.

Dermatology 232 , 44-9, (2016)

Rhododendrol, a phenolic compound contained in lightening/whitening cosmetics, can bind and inhibit tyrosinase and was reported to induce leukoderma in Japan. Only 2% of the cosmetics users are affect...

Rhododendrol, a depigmentation-inducing phenolic compound, exerts melanocyte cytotoxicity via a tyrosinase-dependent mechanism.

Pigment Cell Melanoma Res. 27(5) , 754-63, (2014)

Rhododendrol, an inhibitor of melanin synthesis developed for lightening/whitening cosmetics, was recently reported to induce a depigmentary disorder principally at the sites of repeated chemical cont...

Synonyms

4-[(3R)-3-Hydroxybutyl]phenol
Benzenepropanol, 4-hydroxy-α-methyl-
4-(3-Hydroxybutyl)phenol
4-(p-Hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanol
Benzenepropanol, 4-hydroxy-α-methyl-, (R)-
Benzenepropanol, 4-hydroxy-α-methyl-, (αR)-
2-Butanol, 4-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-
UNII:12QWN45UL0
Rhododendrol
(-)-Rhododendrol
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