Orcinol

Synonym: 3,5-Dihydroxytoluene; 1,3-Dihydroxy-5-methylbenzene; Orcin; 5-Methyl-1,3-benzenediol; 5-Methylresorcin

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Orcinol is an aromatic compound that plays a key role in undergoing polymerization reactions with nucleophiles such as amines and thiols.

Molecular Weight

124.14

Molecular Formula

C₇H₈O₂

Form

Light brown solid

Purity

>98%, determined by GC.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Applications

Orcinol is useful for its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral activities.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask