2-Methylresorcinol CAS No. 608-25-3
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-20
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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