13-03388. Diresorcinol [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 531-02-2
[1,1′-Biphenyl]-3,3′,5,5′-tetrol; 3,5,3′,5′-tetrahydroxydiphenyl.
C12H10O4; mol wt 218.21.
C 66.05%, H 4.62%, O 29.33%.
Chemical structure

Properties

White to slightly yellowish cryst powder. mp 310°; becomes anhydr at 100°. Sparingly sol in cold water; less sol in hot water or alcohol.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.