Resorcinol Acetate is a member of the class of phenols that is resorcinol in which one of the phenolic-hydroxy groups has been converted into its acetate ester.
The FDA has approved that Resorcinol Acetate can be used in over-the-counter drugs that treat local hemorrhoids. It has keratolytic properties and has been used for the treatment of acne. It also has a role as an antibacterial agent and is used for the development of dermatologic drugs. It is a member of phenols and a member of phenyl acetates. It is functionally related to a resorcinol.

Properties:

1. The FDA has approved that Resorcinol Acetate can be used in over-the-counter drugs that treat local hemorrhoids.
Resorcinol Acetate at 1.0% concentration is mild and non-irritation.
2. It has keratolytic properties and has been used to treat acne.
3. It also has a role as an antibacterial agent and is used for the development of dermatologic drugs
4. It can inhibit tyrosinase.
5. With a broad spectrum of antibacterial, it can effectively inhibit bacteria and fungi, and the sterilization rate can reach 99%.

Technical Indicators:

Application:

1. Soluble in Oil, directly added to the oil phase, which can be participated in the emulsification process.
2. Used for Soothing and acne-removing products.
3. It is also used in whitening products.