Chemical Properties
clear yellow to brown viscous liquid
Uses
Resorcin Monoacetate, is a derivative of Resorcinol (R144700), a benzene derivative used as keratolytic and antiseborrheic.
Uses
In tanning, photography; manufacture of resins, resin adhesives, hexylresorcinol, p-aminosalicylic acid, explosives, dyes, tires, rubber products; in cosmetics; dyeing and printing textiles; as a reagent for zinc.
Definition
ChEBI: A member of the class of phenols that is resorcinol in which one of the phenolic hydroxy groups has been converted to its acetate ester. It has keratolytic properties and has been used for the treatment of acne.
brand name
Euresol (Knoll).
Safety Profile
Poison by intraperitoneal route. A severe eye irritant. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
