307521

Resorcinol

ReagentPlus^®, 99%

• Synonym(s): 1,3-Benzenediol
• Linear Formula: C₆H₄-1,3-(OH)₂
• CAS Number: 108-46-3
• Molecular Weight: 110.11
• Beilstein: 906905
• EC Number: 203-585-2
• MDL number: MFCD00002269
• PubChem Substance ID: 57648480
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• vapor density: 3.8 (vs air)
• Quality Level: 200
• vapor pressure: 1 mmHg ( 21.1 °C)
• product line: ReagentPlus^®
• Assay: 99%
• form: chips; powder or granules
• autoignition temp.: 1126 °F
• color: white
• bp: 178 °C/16 mmHg (lit.); 178 °C/16 mmHg
• mp: 109-112 °C (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: 5% (50 mg/ml)
• SMILES string: Oc1cccc(O)c1
• InChI: 1S/C6H6O2/c7-5-2-1-3-6(8)4-5/h1-4,7-8H
• InChI key: GHMLBKRAJCXXBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Resorcinol, a dihydric phenol, is a key component of hair dyeing products. Studies in B16-F10 melanoma cells have revealed that it minimizes melanin production, making it a potential hypopigmenting agent.

Application

Resorcinol may be used as a starting material in the preparation of organic compounds such as resacetophenone, 4-methyl-7-hydroxycoumarin, β-resorcylic acid and 2-methyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione.

Legal Information

ReagentPlus is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302 - H315 - H317 - H318 - H370 - H371 - H410
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P308 + P311
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 1 Oral - STOT SE 2 Oral
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 260.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 127 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves