Pharmaceutical Materials

Used as medicine, pesticide, dye intermediate, hair assistant, etc., used for the preparation of medicine, dyes and explosives.

Product Name

2-Methylresorcinol

2-Multiple Names

Methylresorcinol;

1.3-Dihydroxy-2-Methylbenzene;

2.6-Dihydroxy-1-Methylbenzene;

2-Methyl-1.3-Dihydroxybenzene;

2-Methyl-3-Benzenediol;

2-Methylresorcin;

2-Methyl-Resorcino;

2-Benzenediol,2-Methyl-1;

Resorcinol, 2-Methyl-;

2.6-Dihydroxy Toluene;

2-Methyl-1.3-Benzenediol;

Methylresorcinoltech;

Gamma-Orcinol;

2-Methyl Resorcinol;

Toluene-2.6-Diol;

Labotest-Bb Lt00053049;

Jarocol 2Mr;

2.6-Dihydroxytoluene;

2-Methylbenzene-1.3-Diol

CAS No. 608-25-3

EC No. 210-155-8

MF No. C7H8O2

MW No. 124.1372

Advantage of 2-Methylresorcinol CAS No. 608-25-3

Stable under normal temperature and pressure

Good purity production

Widely used in demand field

 

Aspect	Details
Chemical Name	2-Methylresorcinol
Aliases	2-Methyl-1.3-benzenediol; 5-Methylresorcinol
CAS Number	526-75-0
Molecular Formula	C₇H₈O₂
Molecular Weight	124.14 g/mol
Physical State	White to light-brown crystalline powder
Melting Point	106 – 108°C
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water, but more soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, and benzene
Chemical Properties	Contains two hydroxyl groups and a methyl group on the benzene ring. The hydroxyl groups make it capable of undergoing various reactions such as esterification, etherification, and oxidation. The presence of the methyl group influences its reactivity and physical properties
Applications	– Pharmaceuticals: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain drugs and pharmaceutical ingredients. – Dyes and Pigments: Acts as a starting material for the production of azo dyes and other colorants. – Cosmetics: Found in some hair dyes and skin-care products due to its coloring properties and potential antioxidant effects
Safety Precautions	Can cause skin and eye irritation. Appropriate personal protective equipment should be worn when handling to minimize exposure risks

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