1. Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
  2. Tyrosinase
  3. 4-Butylresorcinol

4-Butylresorcinol  (Synonyms: Butylresorcinol)

Cat. No.: HY-107369 Purity: 99.49%
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4-Butylresorcinol is a phenol derivative which can inhibit tyrosinase with IC50 of 11.27 μM.

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4-Butylresorcinol Chemical Structure

4-Butylresorcinol Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 18979-61-8

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Description

4-Butylresorcinol is a phenol derivative which can inhibit tyrosinase with IC50 of 11.27 μM.

IC50 & Target

IC50: 11.27 μM (4-Butylresorcinol)[1]

In Vitro

It shows that 4-Butylresorcinol (4-n-butylresorcinol) significantly inhibits melanin synthesis in a concentration-dependent manner. In addition, it is also found to inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, the rate-limiting melanogenic enzyme. 4-Butylresorcinol does not induce ERK, Akt activation, or MITF degradation, and has no effect on cAMP response element binding protein (CREB) phosphorylation, which stimulates MITF expression. 4-Butylresorcinol strongly reduces tyrosinase activity in a cell-free system. Moreover, 4-Butylresorcinol shows an additive effect in combination with hinokitiol, which reduces MITF expression[2].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Molecular Weight

166.22

Formula

C10H14O2

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

CCCCC1=C(C=C(O)C=C1)O

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years
-20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 100 mg/mL (601.61 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 6.0161 mL 30.0806 mL 60.1612 mL
5 mM 1.2032 mL 6.0161 mL 12.0322 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

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For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
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  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (15.04 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
  • Protocol 2

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (15.04 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
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Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.49%

References
Kinase Assay
[2]

Briefly, Mel-Ab cells are cultured in 60 mm dishes. After incubating with test substances (including 4-Butylresorcinol) in DMEM containing 2% FBS for 4d, the cells are washed with ice-cold PBS and lysed with phosphate buffer (pH 6.8) containing 1% Triton X-100. The cells are then disrupted by freeze-thawing, and lysates are clarified by centrifuging at 10000×g for 5 min. After quantifying protein levels and adjusting concentrations with lysis buffer, 90 μL of each lysate, is placed in a well of a 96-well plate, and 10 μL of 10 mM L-DOPA is then added. Control wells contain 90 μL of lysis buffer and 10 μL of 10mM L-DOPA[2].

MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Cell Assay
[2]

Mel-Ab cell line is a mouse-derived spontaneously immortalized melanocyte cell line that produces large amounts of melanin. Mel-Ab cells are incubated in DMEM supplementing with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS), 100 nM TPA, 1 nM CT, 50 μg/mL streptomycin, and 50 U/mL penicillin at 37 °C in 5% CO2. Cell viability is determined using a crystal violet assay. After incubating cells with test substances for 24 h, the medium is removed and stained with 0.1% crystal violet in 10% ethanol for 5 min at room temperature and then rinsed four times with distilled water[2].

MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

References

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 6.0161 mL 30.0806 mL 60.1612 mL 150.4031 mL
5 mM 1.2032 mL 6.0161 mL 12.0322 mL 30.0806 mL
10 mM 0.6016 mL 3.0081 mL 6.0161 mL 15.0403 mL
15 mM 0.4011 mL 2.0054 mL 4.0107 mL 10.0269 mL
20 mM 0.3008 mL 1.5040 mL 3.0081 mL 7.5202 mL
25 mM 0.2406 mL 1.2032 mL 2.4064 mL 6.0161 mL
30 mM 0.2005 mL 1.0027 mL 2.0054 mL 5.0134 mL
40 mM 0.1504 mL 0.7520 mL 1.5040 mL 3.7601 mL
50 mM 0.1203 mL 0.6016 mL 1.2032 mL 3.0081 mL
60 mM 0.1003 mL 0.5013 mL 1.0027 mL 2.5067 mL
80 mM 0.0752 mL 0.3760 mL 0.7520 mL 1.8800 mL
100 mM 0.0602 mL 0.3008 mL 0.6016 mL 1.5040 mL
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