RESORCINOL
RESORCINOL AR
Confirming to BP/USP
Short Name: RESORCINOL
Synonym: 1,3-Benzenediol
Basic Details
Article No.
LG3906
Grade
AR
Purity
99%
CAS No.
108-46-3
HS Code
2907.2100
Shelf Life
36 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
White flakes
Odour
Slight characteristic odor
pH value
5.2
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
109 - 112 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
608 °C
Flash point [°C]
127 °C
Boiling point [°C]
178 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
1 hPa at 20°C
Vapour density
3.8
Density [g/cm3]
1.27
Solubility in water [% weight]
Completely soluble in water
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
0.8
Explosion limits -lower [%]
1.40%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
White to yellow-beige to pink color crystals, granules or flakes
Assay
99 - 100.5%
Insoluble matter in water
Max 0.01%
Acidity or alkalinity
Passes test
Melting range
109 - 111 deg C
Phenol
Max 0.1%
Sulphated ash
Max 0.01%
Loss on drying (over silica gel; 4 hrs)
Max 1.0%
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.008%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.02%
Pyrocatechol (C6H6O2)
Max 0.001%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.0005%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS07, GHS09
Signal Word
Warning
UN No.
2876
IMCO Class No.
6.1
Packing Group
III
Hazardous Statement
H302-H315-H319-H400
Precaution Statement
P273-P305 + P351 + P338