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2-METHYL RESORCINOL

2-Methylresorcinol is a dihydroxybenzene derivative with a methyl group at the 2-position, used as a hair dye coupler and intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds. It produces natural brown to beige hair color shades in combination with oxidative hair dye developers.…

608-25-3
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CAS No.608-25-3
FormulaC7H8O2
SynonymsResorcinol,2-methyl- (7CI,8CI);1,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylbenzene;2,6-Dihydroxytoluene;2-Methyl-1,3-benzenediol;2-Methyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene;2-Methylresorcin;1,3-Benzenediol,2-methyl-;Toluene-2,6-diol;

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2-Methylresorcinol is a dihydroxybenzene derivative with a methyl group at the 2-position, used as a hair dye coupler and intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds. It produces natural brown to beige hair color shades in combination with oxidative hair dye developers. SUNCHEM supports international buyers with 2-Methyl Resorcinol sourcing from qualified Chinese producers, with quality documentation, export coordination, and logistics support.

Technical specifications

PropertyReference value
Density1.21 g/cm3
Melting Point114-120 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point282.1 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point142.9 °C
AppearanceWhite to off-white crystal powder
Risk Codes25-36/37/38-34-20/21/22
Safety26-36-45-37/39-28A-36/37/39-27
Transport InformationUN 2811 6.1/PG 3

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Applications

Oxidative hair dye coupler (natural brown shades)
Permanent hair coloring formulation ingredient
Pharmaceutical synthesis intermediate
Organic synthesis building block
Cosmetic colorant intermediate
Specialty fine chemical manufacturing
Resorcinol derivative chemistry

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