Description
4,5-Dimethylresorcinol is a dimethyl-substituted dihydroxybenzene supplied at a minimum purity of 95 % for chemical and biochemical laboratory applications. It is identified by CAS number 527-55-9, has the empirical formula C₈H₁₀O₂, and a molar mass of 138,16 g/mol. Physical data include a flash point of 132,5 °C and a boiling point of 284 °C, supporting safe handling assessments and process planning in research environments. The compound is As a resorcinol derivative bearing methyl groups at the 4- and 5-positions, it serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis and fine-chemical development. Material from manufacturer Carl ROTH is positioned within the biochemicals portfolio for professional laboratories that require clear identity, purity, and thermal property information. With documented CAS registration, molecular formula, and boiling and flash-point values, 4,5-dimethylresorcinol integrates readily into experimental protocols where stoichiometric accuracy and hazard awareness are essential. The minimum 95 % assay supports reliable use in method development and comparative studies.
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- Colour: off-white to brown
- Form: powder
- Purity (HPLC): ≥98 %
- CAS number: 527-55-9
- Pack sizes: 500 mg, 1 g, 2 g
- Purity: min. 95 %
- Empirical formula: C₈H₁₀O₂
- Molar mass: 138,16 g/mol
- Boiling point: 284 °C
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