Name | Orcinol monohydrate |
Synonyms | Orcinol Moss Black Dove ORCINOL extrapure orcine monohydrate Orcinol monohydrate 5-Methyl-1,3-benzenediol 5-Methylresorcinol~Orcinol 5-Methylresorcinol monohydrate 5-Methylbenzene-1,3-diol hydrate 5-methylbenzene-1,3-diol hydrate 3,5-Dihydroxytoluene, 5-Methylresorcinol |
CAS | 6153-39-5 |
EINECS | 678-599-9 |
InChI | InChI=1/C7H8O2.H2O/c1-5-2-6(8)4-7(9)3-5;/h2-4,8-9H,1H3;1H2 |
Molecular Formula | C7H10O3 |
Molar Mass | 142.15 |
Density | 1.29 |
Melting Point | 56-61 °C |
Boling Point | 290 °C |
Flash Point | 147°C/5mm |
Water Solubility | SOLUBLE |
Solubility | H2O: soluble50mg/mL |
Vapor Presure | 0.00122mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Powder, Crystals or Flakes |
Color | off-white to tan |
Merck | 14,6864 |
BRN | 5103474 |
Storage Condition | room temp |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids. May be air-sensitive. |
Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White rhomboid crystals. Melting point 58 °c, anhydrous melting point 107-108 °c. Boiling point 289-290 °c, 165-170 °c (1.87-2.67kPa),147 °c (0.67kPa). Relative density 1.290(4/4 C). Soluble in water, alcohol and ether, slightly soluble in benzene, slightly soluble in chloroform and carbon disulfide. In the air easily oxidized into red. There is a sweet but unpleasant taste. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R22 - Harmful if swallowed R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. |
Safety Description | S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | VH2100000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29072100 |