| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Assay (bromatometric, calculated on dried substance) | 99.0 - 100.5 % |
| Identity | passes test |
| Appearance of solution | passes test |
| Acidity or alkalinity | passes test |
| Melting range (lower value) | ≥ 109 °C |
| Melting range (upper value) | ≤ 111 °C |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 0.0005 % |
| Catechol | ≤ 0.1 % |
| Phenol | ≤ 0.01 % |
| Related substances | passes test |
| Dichloromethane (HS-GC) | ≤ 600 ppm |
| Other residual solvents (ICH Q3C) | excluded by production process |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 1.0 % |
| Sulfated ash | ≤ 0.02 % |
| Elemental impurity specifications have been set considering ICH Q3D (Guideline for Elemental Impurities). Class 1-3 elements are not likely to be present above the ICH Q3D option 1 limit, unless specified and indicated (*). | |
| Corresponds to Ph Eur, BP, USP | |
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| CAS # | EC Number | Hill Formula | Chemical Formula | Molar Mass | Grade Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108-46-3 | 203-585-2 | C₆H₆O₂ | C₆H₄(OH)₂ | 110.11 g/mol | BP,Ph Eur,USP |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Number | 107590 |
| Synonyms | 1,3-Dihydroxybenzene |
| Description | Resorcinol |
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 108-46-3 |
| EC index number | 604-010-00-1 |
| EC number | 203-585-2 |
| Grade | BP,Ph Eur,USP |
| Hill Formula | C₆H₆O₂ |
| Chemical formula | C₆H₄(OH)₂ |
| Molar Mass | 110.11 g/mol |
| HS Code | 2907 21 00 |
| Structure formula Image | |
| Applications | |
|---|---|
| Application | Resorcinol extra pure BP,Ph Eur,USP. CAS 108-46-3, EC Number 203-585-2, chemical formula C₆H₄(OH)₂. Resorcinol MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, storage and handling info here. Synonyms: 1,3-Dihydroxybenzene |
| Physicochemical Information | |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 281 °C (1013 hPa) |
| Density | 1.28 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Explosion limit | 1.4 %(V) |
| Flash point | 127 °C |
| Ignition temperature | 605 °C |
| Melting Point | 109 - 111 °C |
| pH value | 4 - 6 (100 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C) |
| Vapor pressure | 0.1 hPa (20 °C) |
| Bulk density | 600 - 700 kg/m3 |
| Solubility | 1000 g/l |
| Toxicological Information | |
|---|---|
| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rat 301 mg/kg |
| LD 50 dermal | LD50 Rabbit 3360 mg/kg |
| Safety Information according to GHS | |
|---|---|
| Hazard Pictogram(s) |   |
| Hazard Statement(s) | H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| Precautionary Statement(s) | P273: Avoid release to the environment. P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| RTECS | VG9625000 |
| Storage class | 6.1C Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects |
| WGK | WGK 1 slightly water endangering |
| Disposal | 3 Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C. |
| Safety Information | |
|---|---|
| Hazard Symbols |  Harmful Dangerous for the environment |
| Categories of danger | harmful, irritant, dangerous for the environment |
| R Phrase | R 22-36/38-50 Harmful if swallowed.Irritating to eyes and skin.Very toxic to aquatic organisms. |
| S Phrase | S 26-61 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ Safety data sheets. |
| Storage and Shipping Information | |
|---|---|
| Storage | Store at +15°C to +25°C. |
| Transport Information | |
|---|---|
| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 2876 , 6.1, III |
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 2876 , 6.1, III |
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 2876 , 6.1, III |
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