Orcinol
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Orcinol is an organic compound with the formula CH3C6H3(OH)2. It occurs in many species of lichens[3] including Roccella tinctoria and Lecanora. Orcinol has been detected in the "toxic glue" of the ant species Camponotus saundersi. It is a colorless solid. It is related to resorcinol, 1,3-C6H4(OH)2.
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5-Methylbenzene-1,3-diol | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.259 |
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C7H8O2 | |
Molar mass | 124.139 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Crystalline solid |
Melting point | 109.0 °C (228.2 °F; 382.1 K)[2] |
Boiling point | 291 °C (556 °F; 564 K)[2] |
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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