Customization: | Available |
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CAS No.: | 108-46-3 |
Formula: | C6h6o2 |
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It is present in over-the-counter topical acne treatments at 2% or less concentration, and in prescription treatments at higher concentrations. Monoacetylresorcinol, C6H4(OH)(O-COCH3), is used under the name of Euresol. It is used in hidradenitis suppurativa with limited evidence showing it can help with resolution of the lesions. Resorcinol is one of the active ingredients in products such as Resinol, Vagisil, and Clearasil.
Chemical uses
Resorcinol is used as a chemical intermediate for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds. It is used in the production of diazo dyes and plasticizers and as a UV absorber in resins.
It is an analytical reagent for the qualitative determination of ketoses (Seliwanoff's test).
It is the starting material for the initiating explosive lead styphnate.