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 | follows IFRA guidelines |
meets purity specifications of JECFA | |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
autoignition temp. | 1126 °F |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 178 °C/16 mmHg |
178 °C/16 mmHg (lit.) | |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
form | flakes |
fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Fragrance grade | |
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 | 400 ![]() |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
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 |
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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.); 178 °C/16 mmHg |
mp | 109-112 °C (lit.) |
FEMA Number | 3589 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |