2-Methylresorcinol
- Createtime： 2026-04-14
- Updatetime： 2026-07-24
Product Details
| useage |
Industrial use
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| deliveryInfo |
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| appearance |
powder
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| Molecular Weight |
124.14
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| aliasen |
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| supplyCapacity |
50000MT/Month
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| harbor |
Qingdao,China
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| minorder |
1KG
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| Appearance |
White to pale pink crystalline powder
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Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
2-Methylresorcinol
1. Basic Product Information
Product Name: 2-Methylresorcinol
CAS Number: 608-25-3
Molecular Formula: C7H8O2
Molecular Weight: 124.14
Synonyms: 2-Methylbenzene-1,3-diol, 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylbenzene
Product Category: Aromatic fine chemical, pharmaceutical intermediate, cosmetic raw material, organic synthesis reagent
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Indicators
- Appearance: White to pale pink crystalline powder
- Odor: Faint phenolic odor
- Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, methanol, acetone, ethyl acetate; slightly soluble in hot water; insoluble in petroleum ether, chloroform
- Melting Point: 118–122 °C
- Density (20 °C): 1.16 g/cm3
- Hygroscopicity: Slightly hygroscopic under high humidity environment
- Aqueous Stability: Stable in neutral water; easily oxidized and discolored in alkaline aqueous solution
Chemical Characteristics
- Molecular Structure: Benzene ring bearing two ortho-meta hydroxyl groups and one methyl substituent, phenolic hydroxyl groups with strong reactivity
- Core Chemical Reactivity: Phenolic hydroxyl groups can undergo esterification, etherification, condensation and chelation with metal ions
- Oxidation Tendency: Highly susceptible to oxidation by air under light and alkaline conditions, turning pink then dark brown
- Photostability: Strongly light-sensitive; UV exposure accelerates oxidative degradation and discoloration
- Thermal Stability: Stable below 110 °C; above melting point, slow decomposition occurs releasing irritating phenolic volatile fumes
- Chemical Compatibility: Compatible with neutral and weak acidic solvents; incompatible with strong alkalis, oxidants, heavy metal salts
3. Main Application Fields
- Core Application: Pharmaceutical Synthetic Intermediate
Key raw material for anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor APIs; used to construct phenolic heterocyclic drug skeletons via condensation and cyclization reactions - Cosmetic Preservative & Antioxidant Raw Material
Added to skin care products, hair care formulations as bacteriostatic and anti-aging active ingredient, inhibiting melanin formation - Organic Synthetic Reagent & Dye Precursor
Raw material for high light-fastness azo dyes, leather mordants and photographic developer intermediates - Laboratory Analytical Reagent
Metal ion chromogenic agent for qualitative and quantitative detection of iron, aluminum and other metal elements
4. Platform Category & Product Group Selection Guide
1) Domestic B2B Platform Category
Recommended Path: Organic Intermediates / Organic Intermediates
Reason: It is a phenolic fine chemical intermediate, widely applied in medicine, cosmetics and dye synthesis.
2) English Product Group Dropdown Options
Recommended Selection: Basic Organic Chemicals
Do not select Pharmaceutical Chemicals; it is a multi-purpose industrial phenolic raw material rather than exclusive human pharmaceutical bulk drug.
3. Standard Foreign Trade Packaging Specification
1kg aluminum foil vacuum bag for laboratory samples; 25kg fiber drum lined with double PE inner bags for bulk orders; customized packaging is available upon request
5. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Requirement |
| CAS Number | 608-25-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H8O2 |
| Appearance | Uniform white crystal without obvious dark pink discoloration |
| HPLC Purity | Cosmetic Grade ≥99.0%, Pharma Intermediate Grade ≥99.5% |
| Melting Point | 118–122 °C |
| Water Content (KF Method) | ≤0.20% |
| Single Unknown Impurity | ≤0.10% |
| Total Related Substances | ≤0.40% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Standard Storage Package | Light-proof nitrogen-sealed aluminum foil vacuum bag, 25kg PE lined fiber drum |
