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C11H16O2
180.24 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning

5-pentylbenzene-1,3-diol

CAS500-66-3EC207-908-8
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Olivetol, also known as 5-pentylbenzene-1,3-diol, is a member of the resorcinol class. It appears as off-white crystals or a waxy solid that can form a monohydrate.

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Safety Reference

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

5-pentylbenzene-1,3-diol

InChIKey

IRMPFYJSHJGOPE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCCCCC1=CC(=CC(=C1)O)O

Synonyms (17)
  • 1,3-Benzenediol, 5-pentyl-
  • 1,3-Dihydroxy-5-pentylbenzene
  • 3,5-Dihydroxyamylbenzene
  • 5-(1-pentyl)resorcinol
  • 5-Pentyl-1,3-benzenediol
  • 5-Pentylresorcinol
  • 5-n-Amylresorcinol
  • 5-n-Pentylresorcinol
  • 5-pentyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene
  • 5-pentylbenzene-1,3-diol
  • Olivetol
  • Olivetol (6CI)
  • Olivetol (Standard)
  • Resorcinol, 5-pentyl-
  • Resorcinol, 5-pentyl- (8CI)
  • While Olivetol