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C7H8O2
124.14 g/mol
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4-METHYLRESORCINOL

CAS496-73-1EC207-827-8
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
industrial intermediate

4-Methylresorcinol is an organic compound consisting of a methyl-substituted benzene ring with two hydroxyl groups. It is primarily used as an industrial intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals.

industrial intermediate

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

4-methylbenzene-1,3-diol

InChIKey

FNYDIAAMUCQQDE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)O)O

Synonyms (6)
  • 1,3-Benzenediol, 4-methyl-
  • 2,4-Dihydroxytoluene
  • 4-METHYLRESORCINOL
  • 4-Methyl-1,3-benzenediol
  • 4-methylbenzene-1,3-diol