Name: Resorcinol

English name: resorcinol

Other name: 1,3-diphenol, resorcinol

Chemical formula: C6H6O2

Molecular weight: 110.11

CAS registration number: 108-46-3 (CAS DataBase Reference)

EINECS registration number: 203-585-2

Melting point: 109-112 °C

Boiling point: 276.5 ℃

Water solubility: easily soluble in water, ethanol, ether, soluble in chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, insoluble in benzene

Density: 1.27

Exterior view: colorless or almost white needle-like crystals or powder

Flash point: 340°C

Application: dye industry, plastic industry, medicine, rubber, etc.

pKa: 9.44

The main purpose

Used in dye industry, plastic industry, medicine, rubber, etc. Resorcinol is mainly used in rubber adhesives, synthetic resins, dyes, preservatives, medicines and analytical reagents.

Used in the manufacture of a variety of organic medicines and dyes, as an intermediate for fur dyes. Externally used in medicine to treat skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. In the cosmetics industry, it is used in hair dye formulations (as a compound dye). Resorcinol has a bactericidal effect and can be used as a preservative, added to cosmetics and dermatological drug pastes and ointments.