Name | 1,3-Dihydroxy-5-methylbenzene |
Synonyms | 3,5-Orcinol 3,5-Toluenediol 3,5-Dihydroxytoluene 5-methyl-3-benzenediol 3-Hydroxy-5-methylphenol 3-Benzenediol,5-methyl-1 5-methylbenzene-1,3-diol 1,3-Benzenediol, 5-methyl- 1,3-Dihydroxy-5-methylbenzene 1,3-DIHYDROXY-5-METHYLBENZENE 3,5-Dihydroxytoluene,monohydra |
CAS | 504-15-4 |
EINECS | 207-984-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/C7H8O2/c1-5-2-6(8)4-7(9)3-5/h2-4,8-9H,1H3 |
InChIKey | OIPPWFOQEKKFEE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C7H8O2 |
Molar Mass | 124.14 |
Density | 1.2900 |
Melting Point | 106-112°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 290 °C |
Flash Point | 159 °C |
Solubility | Soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether, easily soluble in benzene; slightly soluble in chloroform and carbon disulfide. |
Vapor Presure | 0.00122mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | White rhomboid crystal |
Color | Pink-gray to pink-brown |
Merck | 14,6864 |
BRN | 1071903 |
pKa | 9.56±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Store at <= 20°C. |
Stability | Hygroscopic |
Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
Refractive Index | 1.4922 (estimate) |
MDL | MFCD00149092 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting point 105-110°C boiling point 290°C flash point 159°C |
Use | For organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes R37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
UN IDs | 2811 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | VH2100000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29072900 |
Packing Group | III |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: > 2000 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg |
Reference Show more | 1. Song Weinan, Lu Jianhua, Jia Chuanwen, etc. Effects of Elaeagnus communis extract fermented by Inonotus obliquus on quorum sensing system of Pseudomonas aeruginosa [J]. Microbiology, 2020, v.47(06):265-274. |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
Biological activity | Orcinol (3,5-Dihydroxytoluene) is an organic compound used in biological dyes and proteomics research. |
Uses | Used as organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates Used as analytical reagents |