murphy4-Chlororesorcinol
AKA: 95-88-5, 4-chlorobenzene-1, 3-diol, P-Chlororesorcinol, 1, 3-Benzenediol, 4-Chloro-1, 3-benzenediol, 6-Chlororesorcinol, 3-dihydroxybenzene
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginSynthesized from resorcinol, a benzene derivative belonging to the dihydroxybenzene chemical family. Produced through chlorination of resorcinol using chlorinating agents to introduce chlorine at the 4-position.
1,3-Benzenediol, 4-chloro-
Formula
C6H5ClO2
Mol. Weight
144.55
CAS #
95-88-5
Form
Powder
State
Beige-brown solid; [EC: SCCS - Opinion] Light beige granular powder with a mild phenolic odor; [Jos. H. Lowenstein and Sons MSDS]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Colors Hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
6
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 8)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions mild (CIR 8)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.005–2%
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 5%
CIR reported use · 2011 survey
EU regulatory limit: 5%. 0,. (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 1... Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 22.
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR