Resorcinol
Application Notes
Resorcinol is an aromatic alcohol used in large scale processes such as tanning, the manufacture of resins and resin adhesives, the production of hexylresorcinol and p-aminosalicylic acid, and the dyeing and printing of textiles. Resorcinol is used in dermatology research, such as in studies of irritant contact dermatitis. The role of resorcinol in causing cytotoxicity and cytokine release in human epidermal keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts has been studied. The cytoxicity of resorcinol and other phenolic compounds against the melanotic human melanoma cell lines IRE 1 and IRE 2, and the lymphoma- and leukemia-derived cell lines Raji and K 562 has been studied, at phenolic compound concentrations of 10 µM to 5 mM.The use of resorcinol in a colorimetric assay for sialic acid has been reported.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Building Blocks | Chemical Synthesis
| SKU | 02102808-CF |
| Alternate Names | 1,3-Benzenediol; 1,3-Dihydroxybenzene; m-dihydroxybenzene; Resorcin |
| Application Notes | Resorcinol is an aromatic alcohol used in large scale processes such as tanning, the manufacture of resins and resin adhesives, the production of hexylresorcinol and p-aminosalicylic acid, and the dyeing and printing of textiles. Resorcinol is used in dermatology research, such as in studies of irritant contact dermatitis. The role of resorcinol in causing cytotoxicity and cytokine release in human epidermal keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts has been studied. The cytoxicity of resorcinol and other phenolic compounds against the melanotic human melanoma cell lines IRE 1 and IRE 2, and the lymphoma- and leukemia-derived cell lines Raji and K 562 has been studied, at phenolic compound concentrations of 10 µM to 5 mM.The use of resorcinol in a colorimetric assay for sialic acid has been reported. |
| Auto Ignition | 1125° F (USCG, 1999) |
| Base Catalog Number | 102808 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 906905 |
| Boiling Point | 531 to 536° F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992) |
| CAS # | 108-46-3 |
| Density | 1.2 at 68° F (USCG, 1999) |
| EC Number | 203-585-2 |
| Flash Point | 261° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Format | Solid |
| Hazard Statements | H302-H315-H319-H400 |
| Melting Point | 228 to 232° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 110.112 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask, Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| RTECS Number | VG9625000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS07, GHS09 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 65.3° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| Vapor Density | 3.79 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mm Hg at 227.1° F ; 0.0002 mm Hg at 77° F (NTP, 1992) |
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