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resorcinol [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C6H4(OH)2
formula, see observation
108-46-3
CAS number
DEF

A crystalline synthetic product that is soluble in water and alcohol, widely used in various industries (resins, dyes, drugs, etc.). A flavoring for beverages and candy.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H4(OH)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H4(OH)2
formula, see observation
108-46-3
CAS number
CONT

Résorcinol [...] Cristallise en prismes ou en tables rhombiques. Soluble dans l'eau, l'éthanol, l'éther [...] Saveur à la fois amère et sucrée. [...] Le résorcinol [...] a de nombreuses utilisations industrielles : tannage, fabrication des résines, d'adhésifs; préparation [...] d'explosifs et de colorants; cosmétiques; teinture et impression des tissus. [...] D'autre part, le résorcinol s'utilise comme antiseptique, antifungique et desséchant.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H4(OH)2

Spanish

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