Resorcinol
ALDRICH/W358908 - ≥98%, FG
Synonym: 1,3-Benzenediol
CAS Number: 108-46-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H6O2
Molecular Weight: 110.11
EC Number: 203-585-2
MDL Number: MFCD00002269
Linear Formula: C6H4-1,3-(OH)2
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| autoignition temp. | 1126 °F |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 178 °C/16 mmHg (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| form | flakes |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| InChI | 1S/C6H6O2/c7-5-2-1-3-6(8) |
| InChI key | GHMLBKRAJCXXBS-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 109-112 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | creamy; musty |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 |
| FDA 21 CFR 110 | |
| SMILES string | Oc1cccc(O)c1 |
| solubility | H2O: 5%, colorless to faintly yellow |
| vapor density | 3.8 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 1 mmHg ( 21.1 °C) |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 10 kg in fiber drum |
| Packaging: | 5 kg in poly drum |
| Symbol | ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 Codes | Xn,N |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/38-39-43-50-68/22 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37-61 |
| RIDADR | UN 2876 6.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 260.6 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 127 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 178 °C/16 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | 109-112 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 3589 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |





