Resorcinol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Resorcinol is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and various organic compounds. It is likewise used in plasticizers and diazo dyes. It can be applied in the qualitative determination of ketoses in the Seliwanoff test. Resorcinol-formaldehyde resin has shown useful application in endodontic therapy in russian red. It is an indispensable element for spectrophotometric determination of nitrate concentrations in seawater.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Resorcinol is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and various organic compounds. It is likewise used in plasticizers and diazo dyes. It can be applied in the qualitative determination of ketoses in the Seliwanoff test. Resorcinol-formaldehyde resin has shown useful application in endodontic therapy in russian red. It is an indispensable element for spectrophotometric determination of nitrate concentrations in seawater.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, ether and glycerol.

Notes
Stable. May discolor on exposure to air or light.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-46-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 110.112
• MDL Number: MFCD00002269
• InChI Key: GHMLBKRAJCXXBS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: resorcinol, 1,3-benzenediol, resorcin, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 3-hydroxyphenol, m-hydroquinone, resorcine, m-dihydroxybenzene, m-hydroxyphenol, m-benzenediol
• PubChem CID: 5054
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27810
• IUPAC Name: benzene-1,3-diol
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC(=C1)O)O

• Melting Point: 109°C to 112°C
• Density: 1.272
• pH: 4 to 6
• Boiling Point: 280°C to 281°C
• Flash Point: 171°C (339°F)
• Odor: Phenol-like
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2876
• Beilstein: 906905
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,8155
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,ether and glycerol.
• Formula Weight: 110.11
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Resorcinol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Resorcinol

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,3-Benzenediol

RUO – Research Use Only