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Is 4-Isobutylresorcinol vegetarian?

4-Isobutylresorcinol

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4-Isobutylresorcinol is a synthetic organic compound (a resorcinol derivative) used in cosmetics as a skin-brightening and depigmenting agent.

Also known as 1,3-Benzenediol, 4-(2-methylpropyl)-
INCI name 4-Isobutylresorcinol
CAS number 18979-62-9
CosIng ID 89493
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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