Resorcinol (CAS 108-46-3)

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Application:	An aromatic alcohol used as a chemical intermediate
CAS Number:	108-46-3
Purity:	≥99%
Molecular Weight:	110.11
Molecular Formula:	C₆H₆O₂

Ordering Information

Product Name	Catalog #	Unit	Price
Resorcinol	sc-203371	100 g	$33
Resorcinol	sc-203371A	500 g	$132
Resorcinol	sc-203371B	25 g	$19

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Description

Resorcinol is an aromatic alcohol useful in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and various organic compounds as a chemical intermediate. Resorcinol may be produced in bacteria from other phenolic compounds, and may undergo further conversion to alicyclic products and eventual oxidation to acetyl-CoA. Resorcinol cytotoxicity and cytokine release in human epidermal keratinocytes has been studied. Resorcinol is also used in platicizers and diazo dyes. It can be used in the qualitative determination of ketoses in the Seliwanoff test.

Technical Information

Appearance:	White
Physical State:	Solid
Solubility:	water (140 g/100 mL), also soluble in alcohol (111 mg/ml), ether, and glycerol.
Storage:	Store at room temperature
Melting Point:	109-112 ºC
Boiling Point:	280 ºC
Color Index Number:	76505

Safety and Reference Information

Transport:	UN 2876, Class 6.1, Packing group III
PubChem CID:	5054
SMILES:	C1=CC(=CC(=C1)O)O

For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.

References

1. Passi, S., et al. 1987. Biochem. J. 245: 537-542. PMID: 2822025
2. Heider, J., et al. 1997. Eur. J. Biochem. 243: 577-596. PMID: 9057820
3. Newby, C.S., et al. 2000. J. Invest. Dermatol. 115: 292-298. PMID: 10951249
4. Asan, A., et al. 2003. J Chromatogr A. 988: 145-149. PMID: 12647829

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