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Organic Chemicals

Resorcinol AR/ACS

RA002236 CAS 108-46-3 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA002236
CAS number
108-46-3
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C6H6O2
Molecular weight
110.11

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Vapour density 3.8 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.27 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Completely soluble in water —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.8 —
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.40 % %
Colour White flakes —
Odour Slight characteristic odor —
pH value 5.2 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 109 - 112 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 608 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 127 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 178 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 1 hPa hPa

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance Colorless to White or slightly pinkish crystals, granules or flakes —
Related Substances Max 0.5 % %
Pyrocatechol/Catechol (C6H6O2) Passes test —
Sulphated ash Max 0.01 % %
Loss on drying (over silica gel; 4 hrs) Max 1.0 % %
Solubility Freely soluble in water and alcohol, glycerin, ether and slightly soluble in chloroform —
Assay 99.0 - 100.5 % %
Identification To comply BP, USP tests —
Appearance of solution Passes BP test —
Insoluble matter in water Max 0.005 % %
Melting range 109 - 111 °C °C
Phenol Passes test —

5 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
100 g RA002236-PK-100G
500 g RA002236-PK-500G