Resorcinol

C₆H₆O₂

IUPAC: Benzene-1,3-diol

CAS: 108-46-3

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hydrogen ×6
5,5%
C
Carbon ×6
65,4%
O
Oxygen ×2
29,1%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ Endocrine disruptor concern

Structure

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
110,11 g/mol
Densidad
1,2800 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
110,0 °C
Punto de ebullición
277,0 °C
Solubilidad
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

Compuestos relacionados

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C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

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C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).