orcinol
1,3-dihydroxy-5-methylbenzene
Identification
| Name | orcinol |
| IUPAC | 5-methylbenzene-1,3-diol |
| CAS Number | 504-15-4 |
| EINECS | 207-984-2 |
| FDA UNII | 534PMB3438 |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H8 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 124.13916000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002291 |
| Nikkaji Number | J6.215D |
| Beilstein | 1071903 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 107.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 289.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 259.00 to 260.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 263.00 °F. TCC ( 128.50 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.221 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1.648e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 844 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for orcinol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for orcinol flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
1,3-
dihydroxy-5-methyl benzene
1,3-
dihydroxy-5-methylbenzene
3,5-
dihydroxytoluene
3-
hydroxy-5-methyl phenol
3-
hydroxy-5-methylphenol
5-
methyl resorcinol
5-
methyl-1,3-benzenediol
5-
methylbenzene-1,3-diol
5-
methylresorcinol
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