Resorcinol

C₆H₆O₂

IUPAC: Benzene-1,3-diol

CAS: 108-46-3

Overview

Resorcinol is a dihydroxybenzene isomer used in dermatology to treat acne, eczema, and dandruff. It is also used in adhesive resins.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 2 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×6
5.5%
C
Carbon ×6
65.4%
O
Oxygen ×2
29.1%

Uses

  • • Acne treatment
  • • Tire rubber adhesion
  • • Hair dye ingredient
  • • Resin production

Fun Facts

  • ✦ All three dihydroxybenzene isomers (catechol, resorcinol, hydroquinone) have very different properties

Safety

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Endocrine disruptor concern

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC(=CC(=C1)O)O

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
110.11 g/mol
Density
1.2800 g/cm³
Melting Point
110.0 °C
Boiling Point
277.0 °C
Solubility
very soluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
110.0368
XLogP
0.8
TPSA
40.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
8
Complexity
64.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Resorcinol?
Resorcinol (C₆H₆O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Benzene-1,3-diol.
What is the molecular weight of Resorcinol?
Resorcinol has a molar mass of 110.11 g/mol.
What state is Resorcinol at room temperature?
Resorcinol is a solid at room temperature.
Is Resorcinol organic or inorganic?
Resorcinol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Resorcinol?
Resorcinol (C₆H₆O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).