4-Hexylresorcinol is an organic compound with local anaesthetic, antiseptic, and anthelmintic properties.

It is available for use topically on small skin infections or as an ingredient in throat lozenges.

[3] Sytheon Ltd., USA markets 4-hexylresorcinol (trade named Synovea HR).

However, a recent study published in Applied Sciences [5] shows that 4-hexylresorcinol did not change the expression of estrogen receptor-α, -β, or p-ERK1/2 in MCF-7 cells.

[5] In one study, 4-hexylresorcinol increased the shelf life of shrimp by reducing melanosis (black spots).