1. A synthetic organic compound used as an antimicrobial and anthelmintic agent, particularly in oral care products and veterinary medicine.
Usage: technical; chemistry/pharmacology

Examples

• Hexylresorcinol is commonly found in throat lozenges and mouthwashes for its antiseptic properties.
• The veterinarian prescribed hexylresorcinol to treat the parasitic infection in the livestock.
• Hexylresorcinol has been used in dental products for decades due to its antimicrobial effectiveness.
• The chemical structure of hexylresorcinol makes it effective against a broad spectrum of microorganisms.
• Many over-the-counter sore throat remedies contain hexylresorcinol as an active ingredient.