2,5-DIMETHYLRESORCINOL

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2,5-DIMETHYLRESORCINOL Structure
2,5-DIMETHYLRESORCINOL structure
Common Name 2,5-DIMETHYLRESORCINOL
CAS Number 488-87-9 Molecular Weight 138.16400
Density 1.162g/cm3 Boiling Point 277 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C8H10O2 Melting Point 157-162 °C(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point N/A
Symbol GHS05 GHS07
GHS05, GHS07
Signal Word Danger

Summary: 2,5-dimethylresorcinol (Chinese name: 2,5-二甲基间苯二酚, CAS number: 488-87-9), molecular formula C8H10O2, molecular weight 138.16400, appears as brownish-yellow granules, melting point 157-162°C. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 2,5-dimethylresorcinol
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.162g/cm3
Boiling Point 277 °C(lit.)
Melting Point 157-162 °C(lit.)
Molecular Formula C8H10O2
Molecular Weight 138.16400
Exact Mass 138.06800
PSA 40.46000
LogP 1.71460
Vapour Pressure 0.00178mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.582
InChIKey GHVHDYYKJYXFGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES Cc1cc(O)c(C)c(O)c1

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS05 GHS07
GHS05, GHS07
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H302-H312-H314-H332
Precautionary Statements P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face particle respirator type N100 (US);Gloves;respirator cartridge type N100 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter;type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes C
Risk Phrases R20/21/22
Safety Phrases S26-S27-S28-S36/37/39-S45
RIDADR UN 3261 8/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 8
HS Code 2907299090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2907299090
Summary 2907299090 polyphenols; phenol-alcohols。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。general tariff:30.0%

 2,5-DIMETHYLRESORCINOLBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Inactivation of tyrosinase (unknown origin) assessed as decay half-life using 4-methy...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Tyrosinase
External Id: CHEMBL2344046
Name: Inactivation of tyrosinase (unknown origin) assessed as initial rate of oxygen utiliz...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Tyrosinase
External Id: CHEMBL2344050
Name: Inactivation of tyrosinase (unknown origin) assessed as total oxygen uptake using 4-m...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Tyrosinase
External Id: CHEMBL2344048
Name: Inactivation of tyrosinase (unknown origin) assessed as initial rate of oxygen utiliz...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Tyrosinase
External Id: CHEMBL2344052
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

EINECS 207-688-3
1,3-Dihydroxy-2,5-dimethylbenzene
2,5-Dimethylresorcinol
p-Xylene-2,6-diol
MFCD00134473
2,5-dimethylbenzene-1,3-diol

 2,5-DIMETHYLRESORCINOL | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol is 40.46000.
Q: What is the boiling point of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol?
A: Boiling point of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol is 277 °C(lit.).
Q: What is the molecular weight of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol?
A: Molecular weight of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol is 138.16400.
Q: What is the LogP of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol?
A: LogP of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol is 1.71460.
Q: What is the CAS number of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol?
A: CAS number of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol is 488-87-9.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol?
A: Molecular formula of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol is C8H10O2.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol?
A: SMILES notation of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol is Cc1cc(O)c(C)c(O)c1.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol?
A: InChIKey of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol is GHVHDYYKJYXFGU-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the English name of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol?
A: The English name of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol is 2,5-dimethylresorcinol.
Q: What are the upstream materials of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 2,5-dimethylresorcinol: 4707-46-4;526-37-4;4707-47-5;17636-16-7;479-20-9;529-50-0;61621-48-5;65151-57-7;569-36-8;3187-58-4.

 2,5-DIMETHYLRESORCINOLfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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