Orcinol, monohydrate, 99%+

Name: Orcinol, monohydrate, 99%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-000673

About Orcinol, monohydrate, 99%+

Orcinol, monohydrate (CAS 6153-39-5) is a biological stain offered by Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of ≥99%. Formula C7H10O3, molecular weight 142.15 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 5-methylbenzene-1,3-diol. Hydrate. Alternative names: 3,5-Dihydroxytoluene and 5-Methylresorcinol.

It is supplied as white to pale brown to pink-brown powder or crystals. Key physical data: a melting point of 56-58 °C and a boiling point of 290 °C. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Key uses span histology and cytology staining, microscopy, clinical laboratories and analytical determinations. It is used across academic and industrial research, diagnostics and biotechnology and textiles and dyeing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Orcinol, monohydrate in 10 g, 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Histology & cytology staining
Microscopy
Clinical laboratories
Analytical determinations

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Orcinol, monohydrate, 99%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-000673
CAS Number	6153-39-5
IUPAC name	5-methylbenzene-1,3-diol;hydrate
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₀O₃
Molecular weight	142.15 g/mol
Exact mass	142.063
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	29072100
InChIKey	NBKPNAMTHBIMLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=CC(=C1)O)O.O
PubChem CID	3083941

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to pale brown to pink-brown powder or crystals
Melting point	56-58 °C
Boiling point	290 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	41.5 Å²
Synonyms	3,5-Dihydroxytoluene, 5-Methylresorcinol, Orcinol monohydrate, 5-Methylresorcinol monohydrate, 1,3-Benzenediol, 5-methyl-, monohydrate, Resorcinol, 5-methyl-, monohydrate, 5Methylresorcinol monohydrate, 3,5Dihydroxytoluene monohydrate, Resorcinol, 5methyl, monohydrate, 5-methylbenzene-1,3-diol hydrate, 5-methylresorcinol hydrate, 5-Methylresorcinol, monohydrate

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Orcinol, monohydrate, 99%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Orcinol, monohydrate, 99%+ is 6153-39-5. It is also known as 3,5-Dihydroxytoluene, 5-Methylresorcinol, Orcinol monohydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Orcinol, monohydrate, 99%+?

Orcinol, monohydrate, 99%+ has the molecular formula C7H10O3 and a molecular weight of 142.15 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Orcinol, monohydrate, 99%+ can I order?

We supply Orcinol, monohydrate, 99%+ in (≥99%) grade, in 10 g, 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Orcinol, monohydrate, 99%+?

Yes. Every lot of Orcinol, monohydrate, 99%+ is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Orcinol, monohydrate, 99%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Orcinol, monohydrate, 99%+ worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.