Chemical name: Resorcinol
Other name: 1,3-Benzenediol
CAS No.: 108-46-3
Purity: 99.5%
Molecular Formula: C6H4(OH)2
Molecular Weight: 110.11
Chemical Properties: Resorcinol is white to grayish-white flakes, exposure to light and air or contact with iron turns pink and has a sweet taste. Soluble in water, ethanol, amyl alcohol, easily soluble in ether, glycerol, slightly soluble in chloroform, carbon disulfide, slightly soluble in benzene.
Application: It is a raw material for the production of synthetic resins, adhesives, dyes and ultraviolet absorbers, and can also be used for dipping of tire cords. It is used as a disinfectant and preservative in medicine.